A thermometer
is used to check the temperature of the oven to be sure that it is actually
heating to the desired and set temperature and that it remains consistent
throughout the baking or roasting time.
A perforated
mesh, used for straining liquid or sifting dry ingredients, such as flour
or powdered sugar. It is also referred to as a "strainer". Sieves
are made of a variety of materials including steel, nylon, and cloth and are
available in many different shapes and sizes. When selecting a sieve, consider
the different sized mesh screens on the basket that are necessary for the
intended preparation process.
A tool with a series of thin metal wires
attached to a handle. It is used to blend ingredients together quickly or
to incorporate air into ingredients such as egg whites or heavy cream in order
to increase their volume. There are many different types and sizes of whisks
available depending on the requirement.
A spoon-shaped
kitchen utensil, used to hold very small amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients.
They are available in a variety of sizes, from a dash to 1 tablespoon or 15
milliliters.
A bowl
or a mug-shaped utensil, to hold specific amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients.
Traditional small measuring cup sizes are available for dry measures of 1/8,
1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, and 2-cup sizes or 30 ml, 60 ml, 80 ml, 120 ml, and 240
ml in metric. The liquid measuring cups can range in sizes that measure from
1 teaspoon or 5 milliliters to 8 cups or 2 liters.
Used
as a container to hold and manually crush or grind minor ingredients. Pressure
is applied with a pestle to smash the substance on the base of a bowl or mortar.
Mortar and pestle are commonly available in metal, porcelain or stone.
A device to measure the weight of ingredients
and other food. It is available in manual or digital models. Check the model
for your desired units of measurement.
A gadget used for mixing ingredients or
beating food items. The types of electrical mixers vary in size and features
beginning with hand-held models and moving up to heavy-duty types, mounted
on stands. The mixers come with a variety of attachments, including: whisks,
dough hooks and paddles. Hand mixers should be used for lighter applications,
like quickly mixing the ingredients. Stand mixers should be used for heavier
applications, like kneading dough and whipping cream.
An electronic
gadget that is used to chop, grate, mince, slice, puree, and blend food ingredients.
They are generally best for: 1) chopping or mincing items such as herbs, garlic,
nuts, olives, and select vegetables; 2) grating carrots, cheese, chocolate;
3) slicing cabbage, onions, potatoes and some other vegetables and fruits
like apples; 4) mixing, blending or making breadcrumbs, bread or pizza dough,
hummus and mayonnaise. When purchasing a food processor, note the volume of
the bowl and the power of the machine, to match your requirement.
Useful for cooling freshly-baked cakes,
loaves and biscuits before storing. They have small feet which keep them above
the surface for better ventilation.
Good for lining baking sheets. It is silicon
based translucent paper that is grease- resistant and can tolerate high heat.
It is often called “Butter Paper”.
Hand
protectors which allow hot utensils or food to be manually handled near or
in ovens and grills. Oven Gloves can be worn, while mitts are pads to hold
hot utensils. They can be made of cloth, leather, or newer silicone materials
that are heat resistant up to 500°F.
Pans or trays for holding dough or batter
while baking in the oven. They are available in many shapes, sizes and materials.
Pans with non-stick coating may still need slight greasing, but they are easy
to clean and maintain.
Made with nylon or sterilized natural bristles
and is used to apply glazing to breads, pastries or cookies before or after
baking. It is also commonly used to brush on barbecue sauces, olive oil, garlic
oil, and egg washes.
A clock that keeps time during cooking
or preparing food. Buy a timer with a magnet for convenient display on the
refrigerator.
A long cylindrical kitchen utensil generally
used to roll out various types of dough when making food items such as bread,
pastries and cookies. Rolling pins come is many sizes and are made from many
types of material, such as wood, ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass, brass
and copper, but wood is the most popular. The size depends on the surface
area of the dough to be sheeted out.
