1. Kitchen Equipment Learning Target:
I can identify common kitchen tools, equipment, and the uses for each

2. 1. Measuring Spoons Used to measure dry or liquid ingredients
Made of metal or plastic

3. 2. Dry Measuring Cups Used to measure dry ingredients or fats
Made of metal or plastic

4. 3. Liquid Measuring Cup Used to measure liquid ingredients
Has a spout and a handle
Made of glass or see-through plastic

5. 4. Metal Spatula
Used to spread evenly or to level off measurements

6. 5. Rubber Scraper Used to mix or scrape the sides of a bowl
Flexible rubber allows you to get everything mixed through

7. 6. Mixing Bowls
Used to hold ingredients to be mixed together in a recipe
Made of glass, metal, or plastic
Come in many sizes

8. 7. Pastry Blender
Used to combine a fat (butter or shortening) with flour
Typically how you start a pie crust or pastry dough

9. 8. Grater Used to grate/shred cheese, vegetables, etc.
May be just one panel or a box shape

10. 9. Egg Beater
Used to beat eggs

11. 10. Wire Whip Used to combine foods together and mix
Sometimes called a whisk

12. 11. Tongs
Used to pick up hot foods
Used to serve food

13. 12. Turner Used to flip foods during cooking
Often referred to as a spatula

14. 13. Slotted Spoon
Used to serve foods stored in liquid to separate the solid pieces from the liquids

15. 14. Pastry Brush Used to spread a liquid onto a food
Could be for butter or egg wash on a baked good
Could use for sauce on meat

16. 15. Vegetable Brush Used to clean produce (fruits and vegetables)
Very important to clean fruits and veggies before eating to stop spread of foodborne illness

17. 16. Cutting Board
Used to protect counters and tabletops from knives and food
ALWAYS use a cutting board when cutting in the kitchen

18. 17. Pot Holders
Used to protect hands when removing items from heating elements (stovetop, oven, or microwave).

19. 18. Colander
Used to drain liquid

20. 19. Funnel
Used to transfer products from one container to another without making a mess

21. 20. Pie Pan
Used for baking pies
Made of metal or glass

22. 21. Muffin Pan
Used for baking muffins or cupcakes
Made of metal

23. 22. Cookie Sheet Used for baking things on a flat surface
Made of metal

24. 23. Knives Used to cut things Come in all different sizes
Important to choose the right knife for the job

25. 24. Sauce Pan Used for heating products on the stove
Has one long handle and a lid

26. 25. Hand Mixer Used for combining ingredients
Plugs into the wall and has different speed settings

27. 26. Rolling Pin Used for rolling doughs or crushing items
Usually made of wood

28. 27. Peeler
Used to peel fruits and vegetables

29. 28. Sifter Used to sift dry ingredients (add air and break up clumps)
Typically used for flour

30. 29. Wooden Spoons
Used to mix, stir, and serve foods
Made of wood

31. 30. Ladle
Used to serve sauces or liquids
Made of metal or plastic