Small Appliances

Waffle Iron Briefly tell how the first waffle was discovered. 13th Century England Crusader accidently sat in baked fresh oats “waffre” meaning flat honey-comb-like cakes   Name 4 other foods that may be prepared on the waffle iron. French toast Eggs Bacon Grilled Sandwiches

Waffle Iron Explain how to clean the waffle iron grids. Brush away any crumbs Never submerse into water   Explain how to clean the outside of the waffle iron. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside, dry with clean dish towel

Waffle Iron How can you tell if the waffle iron is hot enough to start baking the waffle? Heat until indicator light turns on If no light – sprinkle a few drops of water on the grid; if drip sizzles the iron is hot enough   What should you do if there is some resistance when you try to open the waffle iron after the waffle has baked for some time? Allow it to cook for a little bit longer, stop trying to open the waffle iron.

Waffle Iron What two things can you do with leftover batter? Either bake all the batter, and then place waffles in plastic wrap Save the batter in the refrigerator to be used in a few days.

Blender Name 5 things a blender will not do. Mash potatoes Whip egg whites Whip cream Knead stiff dough Crush whole ice cubes Extract juices   List the 6 main parts of the blender. Measuring Cup Motor Base Cover Speed Control Blender container Blade assembly

Blender What part of the blender should never be immersed in water? Motor Base List two blender “do’s” that you think are important. Unplug cord from outlet Remove container from motor unit Remove blade assembly from container and wash Operate only on a clean surface Keep hands away from moving blades

Blender List four blender “don’ts” that you think are important. Don’t put hands near moving blades Don’t remove cover while running Don’t process the mixture too long Don’t over heat the motor

Hand Mixer Name the four parts of the hand mixer. The beaters The power unit Beater ejector Speed control selector Name two benefits of using a hand mixer. Saves time and energy Provides a uniform project

Hand Mixer What is one thing a hand mixer should not be used for? Heavy dough Briefly explain the bowl mixing procedure. Guide mixer around the bowl Scrape sides of the bowl with rubber spatula

Panini Name 3 types of bread to use for a Panini. Focaccia Ciabatta English muffins Bagels Hoagie rolls What types of fillings can be used in a Panini? Meat (already cooked) Cheeses Fruits Veggies sauces

Panini If you do not have a Panini pan, what else can be used to make a Panini? A frying pan with another pan such as a cake pan placed on top and something heavy to place on the top pan What part of the Panini press do you place your assembled sandwich on? Bottom grill plate

Popcorn Popper Name three ways to make popcorn. Pan-popped corn in oil on a stovetop or over a fire Hot air poppers Microwave   Which way is the most nutritious? Hot air popper  How many kernels should be put into the popper? 1/3 of a cup.

Microwave Name two reasons why the microwave has become one of the most popular small appliances. They cook food quickly Efficient in their use of electricity – it only heats the food Name three containers that are safe to use for microwave cooking. Most plastics Glass ceramics What type of container should not be used in the microwave? metal

Cupcake How much of each ingredient was used to give cupcakes its name? A cup of flour, a cup of butter, a cup of sugar and etc. What types of cups were used in old cookbooks to bake cupcakes? Earthenware tea cups Other small clay baking pans

Cupcake How full will the reservoirs be to make the cupcakes? Approximately 2/3 full Describe how to test for doneness of the cupcakes. Insert a toothpick into the middle of a cupcake if the toothpick comes out clean the cupcake is ready. Be sure to check all cupcakes in different spots to make sure it is cooked evenly.