KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SCAVENGER HUNT RUBBER SCRAPER Can be

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SCAVENGER HUNT

RUBBER SCRAPER Can be used to remove food from the sides of bowls or stir hot ingredients.

PASTRY BRUSH Used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food

PARING KNIFE Used for peeling and other small or intricate work- shouldn’t be used to cut ingredients.

LIQUID MEASURING CUP Used to measure the volume of a liquid. Not used for solid ingredients.

DRY MEASURING CUP Used for measuring solid cooking ingredients like flour, sugar, oats, etc.

CHEF’S KNIFE Used for mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables and slicing meats.

COLANDER Used to separate solids from liquids.

GRATER Used to grate food into small pieces.

KITCHEN SHEARS Can be used to open packages or cut certain ingredients into small pieces.

PANCAKE TURNER Often called a spatula, used to lift and flip food.

TONGS Used to grip and lift objects

SLOTTED SPOON Used to retrieve items from a cooking liquid while preserving the liquid in the pot.

WIRE WHISK Used to blend ingredients smooth, or to incorporate air into a mixture

PASTRY BLENDER Used to mix a hard (solid) fat into flour in order to make pastries.

FLOUR SIFTER Used to remove lumps from flour or combine dry ingredients.

COOLING RACK A device that you put hot baked goods on straight out of the oven. It allows them to cool without developing condensation.

ROUND CAKE PAN Used to make a round cake.

MUFFIN TIN A mold used to make muffins or cupcakes.

LADLE Used to scoop soup, stew, or other foods.

CUSTARD CUP Used to hold ingredients.

POTHOLDER / HOT PAD Used to protect your hands when taking hot food out of the oven.

CASSEROLE DISH Used to bake foods in- not just for casseroles

FRYING PAN Used for frying and cooking foods.

SAUCE PAN Used for boiling water and cooking other ingredients. Can also be used for making sauces.