Bread &

Pastry
Production
NCII
John Joseph T. Amiler
 Baking Tools and
01 Equipment
TOOLS
• are objects or devices that are used to
carry out a specific task or function.
• They are often handheld or manually
operated and are instrumental in
performing work or tasks.
EQUIPMENT
• Equipment may require power sources
(such as electricity or fuel) to operate.
• Equipment is often larger in size and
more specialized in function
compared to tools.
• Common tools and equipment used in
baking:
• Preparatory tools
• Measuring tools
• Mixing tools and equipment
• Cutting tools
• Baking pans
• Cake decorating tools
PREPARATORY TOOLS
• Tools used to prepare ingredients
before baking
Sifter
• used to break up
clumps in dry
ingredients such as flour
,powdered sugar, or
cocoa powder and to
aerate them for better
blending.
Rolling Pin
• a cylindrical tool to
flatten and shape
dough into thin, even
sheets for making
pastries, cookies, or pie
crusts.
Pastry Brush
• a tool with bristles used
for spreading liquids
such as melted butter,
egg wash, or glaze
onto pastries or baked
goods.
Cooling Rack
• a metal or wire rack
used to place freshly
baked goods on,
allowing air to circulate
around them evenly to
cool down and prevent
sogginess.
Egg Separator
• a small tool used to
separate the egg white
from the yolk, typically
by allowing the egg
white to pass through
small holes while
holding back the yolk.
Pastry Mat
• a non-stick silicone or
plastic mat used for
rolling out dough and
pastry, providing a
smooth surface that
prevents sticking and
makes cleanup easier.
Cake Tester
• a long, thin metal or
wooden tool used to
check the doneness of
cakes or other baked
goods by inserting it into
the center; if it comes out
clean, the cake is done.
Oven Mitts
• are thick, insulated
gloves or mittens worn
to protect hands and
arms from heat when
handling hot dishes,
pots, or pans in the
oven.
MEASURING TOOLS
• are used to accurately measure
ingredients for baking recipes.
Measuring Cups
(dry ingredients)
• Cups with marked
measurements used
specifically for dry
ingredients like flour
and sugar.
Measuring Cups
(dry ingredients)
• These cups typically
have flat edges for
precise leveling.
Measuring Cups
(liquid ingredients)
• Cups designed to
accurately measure
liquid ingredients such
as water, milk, or oil.
Measuring Cups
(liquid ingredients)
• They usually have
spouts for easy
pouring and can hold
liquid without spillage.
Measuring Spoon
• Small spoons with
marked measurements
used to accurately
measure small amounts
of ingredients such as
spices, baking powder,
or vanilla extract.
Baking Scale
• A device used to
measure the weight of
ingredients in baking.
• It provides precise
measurements,
especially for recipes
that require exact
proportions.
Timer
• A tool used to track
time during baking
processes.
• Timers can be analog
or digital and help
ensure that baked
goods are cooked for
the correct duration.
Oven Thermometer
• designed to measure
the temperature inside
an oven accurately.
• It helps ensure that the
oven is set to the
correct temperature
specified in recipes.
 MIXING TOOLS and
EQUIPMENT
• Mixing tools and equipment are used
to combine ingredients thoroughly
Spoon
• A utensil with a handle
and a shallow bowl-
shaped end, used for
stirring, serving, and
transferring liquids or
semi-liquids.
Rubber
Spatula/Scraper
• A tool with a flat,
flexible rubber or
silicone blade attached
to a handle, used for
scraping bowls, mixing
ingredients, and
spreading frosting.
Whisk
• consisting of a handle
with wire loops joined
together, used for
beating, whipping, or
stirring ingredients to
incorporate air or
create smooth textures.
Mixing Bowl
• Bowls of various sizes
used for combining
ingredients during
food preparation,
particularly for
mixing batters and
doughs.
Hand Mixer
• A small electric kitchen
equipment with rotating
beaters used for mixing,
whipping, and blending
ingredients manually,
held by hand during
operation.
Stand Mixer
• A larger electric kitchen
appliance with rotating
beaters or paddles
used for mixing,
whipping, and blending
ingredients
automatically, placed
on a countertop.
 CUTTING TOOLS
• Cutting tools are used to cut, shape, or
portion baked goods.
Grater
• A tool with sharp-
edged perforations
used to grate or shred
solid ingredients like
cheese, vegetables, or
spices into smaller
pieces.
Cookie Cutter
• A tool, typically
made of metal or
plastic, with a
specific shape used
to cut out cookies or
other baked goods
from rolled-out
dough.
Dough Cutter
• Also called as bench
scraper, is a tool with a
sharp, flat blade used
to cut or portion dough
for baking, commonly
used in bread-making
or pastry preparation.
Pizza/Pastry Wheel
• A handheld tool with a
sharp rotating wheel
used to cut through
dough or baked goods,
such as pizzas, pastries,
or pasta.
Pastry Blender
• A tool consisting of
several metal blades or
wires attached to a
handle, used to cut
solid fats into dry
ingredients when
making pastry or
dough.
Chef's Knife
• Versatile kitchen knives
with a broad, tapered
blade and a pointed
tip, used for various
food preparation tasks
such as slicing, dicing,
and chopping.
 BAKING PANS
• Containers used to hold and shape
baked goods during the baking
process.
Muffin Pan
• A baking tray with
individual cup-shaped
depressions, typically
used to bake muffins,
cupcakes, or individual
portions of other baked
goods.
Loaf Pan
• A rectangular-shaped
baking pan with tall
sides, commonly used
to bake bread loaves,
pound cakes, and
meatloaf.
Round Pan
• A baking dish circular in
shape and curve sides,
used for baking cakes,
tarts, and quiches with
a rounded shape.
Baking Sheet
• A flat, rectangular
metal tray with raised
edges, used for baking
cookies, pastries, cake
or jelly rolls and other
items that require a flat
surface for baking.
Tube Center Pan
• also known as a tube
pan or angel food cake
pan, is a round baking
pan with a hollow tube
in the center, typically
used for baking angel
food cakes and chiffon
cakes.
CAKE DECORATING TOOLS
• Cake decorating tools are used to
decorate baked goods, particularly
cakes.
Cake Turntable
• A rotating platform used
for decorating cakes,
allowing easy access to
all sides while frosting or
decorating.
Piping Bag
• A cone-shaped bag
used for applying
frosting or icing to
cakes, cookies, and
other baked goods,
usually fitted with
various icing tips.
Icing Tips
• Small, removable
metal or plastic
nozzles that attach
to piping bags,
used to create
different patterns
and designs with
frosting or icing.
Icing Tips
• Small, removable
metal or plastic
nozzles that attach
to piping bags,
used to create
different patterns
and designs with
frosting or icing.
Cake Comb
• A tool with ridges or
patterns along its edge,
used to create
decorative textures or
designs on the surface
of frosted cakes.
Straight Spatula
• A tool with a flat,
flexible blade, used for
spreading frosting or
smoothing the surface
of cakes and other
baked goods.
Offset Spatula
• A type of spatula with a
narrow, angled blade
that is attached to the
handle with a slight
offset, used for
spreading frosting and
reaching into tight
spaces.
Cake Leveler
• A tool used to precisely
level the top or layers of
cakes by cutting off
any domed or uneven
portions, ensuring a flat
surface for decorating
or layering.
Cake Stand
• A platform designed to
hold and display cakes,
often used for serving or
presenting decorated
cakes at special
occasions or events.
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