Tools and

Equipment
Use for
Baking
Baking can be a lot of fun, but without the right equipment, it
will only cause you a lot of headaches. Just as a mechanic
requires the proper tools for fixing a car, you’re going to need
the proper tools for your baked goods. If you’re just getting into
the baking scene, check out the list below, and make sure you
have these tools in your kitchen. You’re going to need them if
you plan to make any kind of baked good.

You can take a class in baking bread to get you started. Don’t
forget that the tools are only half of the equation though.
Without good ingredients, your baked goods won’t come out
well if your ingredients are low quality.
Basic Utensils
A. Graduated Measuring cups
These are usually made of glass or
plastic and are used for measuring
liquids.
B. Individual Measuring Cups. These are
usually made of aluminum, stainless steel or
plastic and are used for measuring accurately
the fractional part of a cup (1/4, 1/3, ½, 2/3,
and 1 cup).
 C. Measuring spoons. These comes
in sets of 1/8, ¼, 1/3, ½, and 1
teaspoon and 1 tablespoon; and are
used for measuring small amounts
of ingredients.

D. Mixing Bowls. These are available in

sets of three or more pieces and are
usually made of glass, plastic, stainless or
aluminum. They are used for holding and
mixing ingredients.
E. Sifter
This is usually made of wire mesh or
fine plastic that sieves dry ingredients.

F. Wooden Mixing Spoons

They are perfect for mixing fine cake dough, as well as
for blending herbs into a sauce. Variants with an extra
long handle are a good option, when you need to mix or
blend masses or liquids in a deep cooking pot.
 g. scraper.
A rubber or plastic scraper is used to
removed sticky ingredients from cup and
sides of bowls, and push batter into baking
pans. It can also be called a spatula.

h. Rolling Pin.
This a piece of cylindrical wood with or
without handles and is use for rolling or
flattening dough for breads or rolls.
i. Spoon, Fork, and Knife. These utensils
are very useful for many purposed during
the baking process.
Convenience Utensils
a. Cutting tools- These are little bakery gadgets
that made baking easier and more fun for us.

Bench Scraper Pizza cutter Pastry Blender

 b. Pastry cloth and rolling pin cover- a
coarse linen towel can serve as a pastry
cloth. The dough is place on the cloth for
easier rolling.

c. Cooling racks- to prevent “wetting” or

“steaming of the bottom crust.
 d. Pastry brush- this is used for applying
melted shortening, egg or egg wash to
dough.

e. Mixers- These may be electric mixers

or rotary egg beaters.
 f. Weighing scale- This is a
very useful in baking, when
large amounts of ingredients
are to be measured.

g. Cake tester- This is long slender, piece

of metal or wood used to test if the cake
being baked is already done.
h. Timer- This comes very handy it reminds
you to check on the mixing or baking time.
Specialized Utensils
a. Oven thermometer- An oven
thermometer is an instrument that
gives the temperature inside the
oven.

b. Wire Whip- This is cluster of stiff wires

used to whip egg whites and cream.
 c. Lazy Susan- The cake is placed on
the disk which can be turned
around while the cake is being
decorated.

d. Cake decorator set- This consists of the

tube and the tips, and is used decorating
cakes with icing.
 Baking Pan Materials
e. Baking pans When baking, material matters. We're breaking down some of the most

Different kinds of baking pans include: common materials used in baking to help you make the smart choice for your
project.

Aluminum: When it comes to baking pans, aluminum is the all-around winner.

These pans have become a standard baking choice for their lightweight nature
and ability to distribute heat evenly. Aluminum pans are not non-stick, though,
so be sure to grease them well.

Non-Stick: Another staple choice in our baking supply kit is a non-stick pan,
which makes baking a breeze. The non-stick properties make it easy to remove
your baked goods from the tin; the downside is that these pans require extra
love and care to maintain their non-stick coating (don't use metal utensils,
which will scratch the surface). There are certain cases when you will not want
to use a non-stick pan, such as when baking an angel food cake, where the
delicate cake needs to cling to and climb up the sides of the pan.
e. Baking pans
Different kinds of baking pans include:
Glass: While many old-school baking pans were
made from glass, this is actually not the best choice
when it comes to evenly conducting heat. We
recommend sticking to aluminum or non-stick pans
when you're looking for an even, consistent bake.
Silicone: Mostly reserved for novelty items, silicone
baking pans are not ideal for conducting heat. These
pans can be fun, but are best used in no-bake
applications, like making fudge or ice cream.
e. Baking pans
Different kinds of baking pans include:
 f. Double Boiler - These are two pieces of sauce pans
that are positioned one on top of the other with the
bottom pan filled halfway with water and the second
pan, which contains the ingredients to be cooked, place
over the bottom pan.

g. Griddle - This is flat pan usually used for

cooking pan cakes and other products that
need dry heat.
 h. Waffle maker - This is used in baking waffles to give
them that unique, shape, crisp crust, and tender, moist
inside.

Important Equipment in Baking

The most important equipment in baking is the
oven. It is an enclosed structure heated by
electricity, gas, charcoal, wood shavings (kusot) or
rice bran.
That’s all Thank you!!