About Tools (5)
( 27 Sept – 11 Oct 2017 )
9 &
10 Weeks
1.
Rubber Spatula
A
spatula is "a broad, flat, flexible blade
used
to
mix, spread and lift material. One variety is used to lift and flip food items during
cooking, such as pancakes and fillets. The blade on
these are usually made
of metal or plastic, with a wooden or
plastic handle to insulate them from heat. A cookie
shovel is a specialty spatula with a larger blade,
made for scooping cookies off their pan.
2.
Measuring jug
A measuring cup or measuring jug is a
kitchen utensil used
primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking
ingredients such as flour and sugar, especially for volumes from about 50 mL (2
fl oz) upwards. Measuring jug may be made of plastic, glass, or metal.
A cooling rack (also known simply as a
wire rack) is used to allow air to circulate
freely to cool baked goods, and to prevent them getting soggy from
condensation. A tight grid is typically the best format for a cooling rack, to
prevent thin baked goods from breaking or falling through.