Baking Tools

KITCHEN
SCALE

• used to measure out the weight of an

ingredient

SIFTER

• small device used to mix and aerate dry

ingredients and remove any lumps.

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WHISK

• beat or stir (a substance, especially

cream or eggs) with a light, rapid
movement.

SPATULA

• broad-bladed instrument used for

spreading or mixing

OFFSET
SPATULA

• Used to ice cakes or low setting food

items.

MEASURING
SPOONS

• used to measure small amounts of liquid

or dry ingredients

PADDLE ATTACHMENT

• used on a stand mixer to

mix ingredients

MEASURING
CUP

• cups with markings to measure the

volume of liquids

ROLLING PIN

• tool used to flatten dough

for rolls, pizza, cookies or
crusts

PASTRY
BRUSH

• used to apply egg wash and butter or

glaze to baked goods

PASTRY BLENDER

• used to cut butter or

margarine into flour

OVEN
THERMOMETER

• Used to measure the internal

temperature of the oven

ELECTRIC
HAND MIXER

• A hand-held electric mixer with beaters

used to blend ingredients at a moderate
to high rate of speed.

SILICONE
BAKING MATS

• mats made from silicone used as

replacement for parchment paper and
as mats for rolling dough

BAKING
SHEETS

• Rectangular metal pan with four shallow

sides, used for oven-cooked foods

BUNT PAN

• A tube shaped baking pan

COOLING
RACK

• metal or wood device to raise hot

foods from the counter top so that they
will cool or dry more quickly due to the
air circulation

DECORATING
TIPS

• Metal or plastic nozzles used at the end

of pastry bags for frosting or filling

CAKE TURN
TABLE

• A rotating stand used to hold and move

cake while applying frosting and
decorations

MEASURING
CUPS

• used to measure dry ingredients