1. Small Appliances

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.