Kitchen Equipment

Colander Used to drain liquid from solid foods

Cookie Sheet Also called a baking sheet To bake cookies or other foods on

Cooling Racks To cool baked goods on

Custard Cup Hold small amounts of measured ingredients until ready to use in lab. Bakes custard

Cutting Board Used to protect counter tops and table tops when cutting foods

Dry Measuring Cups Used to measure dry ingredients

Liquid Measuring Cup Used to measure liquid ingredients

Measuring Spoons Used to measure small amounts of liquid, dry, or solid ingredients

Metal Spatula To level off dry ingredients when measuring

Mixing Bowls Used to mix ingredients in

Muffin Pan To bake muffins or cupcakes in

Paring Knife To peel or pare fruits or vegetables

Pastry Blender To blend or “cut-in” flour and fat to make a pastry dough

Pot Holders / Oven Mitts To protect hands from hot pans Pot Holders

Rubber Scraper / Spatula Used to scrape the sides of a bowl or dish Used to “fold in” delicate ingredients

Sauce Pan To cook or boil liquid foods Long handle, deep pan with a lid

Skillet To fry foods in Shallow, long handle pan

Tongs To lift or turn food

Turner or Flipper Used to turn or flip foods

Peeler Used to thinly peel the skin off of vegetables or fruits

Whisk To beat or create air in a mixture

Wooden Spoon Used to stir, beat, or mix with Protects hands from heat transfer when cooking hot items

Electric Hand Mixer A plug in appliance used to beat, mix, cream or blend ingredients

Cooking Pot To boil or cook large amounts of liquid foods Two short handles

Pastry Brush To spread butter or sauces on food

Strainer (Seive) Used to strain solid from liquids Used to sift flour or other dry ingredients

Grater To shred or grate food

Baking Pans / Casserole Dish 9x13 and 8x8 To bake square cakes, desserts, or casseroles

Loaf Pan Rectangular metal or glass pan for baking cakes, breads, and meatloaf.

Round Baking Pans To bake layers of cakes

Pie Pan Shallow dish/pan, used to bake pies in

Rolling Pin To flatten dough or crush food to make crumbs

Egg Separator To separate the yolk from the white of an egg

Tray Used to carry supplies back to lab

Kitchen Shears To open food packages or cut foods Very sharp and stronger than scissors

Flatware Utensils we eat with that are not made of silver

Ladle Used to remove liquid or liquid foods from pans

Can Opener To open the tops of can foods

Pizza Cutter To cut pizza slices

Standard Mixer Kitchen Aid Plug in appliance used to mix, beat, blend, or combine Used for cookie dough, cake batter, or bread dough