BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION

Module 3: Classify and Explain Tools and Bakery Equipment for Specific Baking purposes
Subject Teacher: ROCHELLE S. VALENCIA

LESSON DESCRIPTION:

In the world of baking, we rely on tools and equipment to help us facilitate

the process faster, and more efficiently. Without them, we would have a hard
time measuring, transporting, cooking, and serving our baked goods. So, it is
crucial knowledge for any student who is striving to learn Baking to
familiarize himself or herself with the tools and equipment that are being
used in baking.
Course Objective:

At the end of the module students will be able to.

1. Define the different kinds of Tools and Equipment in Baking.

2. Understand how to use the tools and equipment.

Learning to bake for the family is an enjoyable activity if one tries to learn and put
interest in it. Baking is a skill that can be developed by every member through constant
practice. For a start, one can begin baking by hand using the tools from our kitchen at
home. Baking is both a profitable and worthwhile activity, if given the interest and
determination to learn. To learn baking, you must be familiar with the different baking
tools and bakery equipment on how to u s e each.
Identify Baking tools and Bakery Equipment

When you are asked to do something, but you

lack the necessary tools or equipment, what usually is
the result?
A clean, well maintain and organized baking
tools and equipment means, successful baking
activity. It is very easy to look for the baking tools
needed especially when you are in a hurry. With
appropriate baking tools, correct and exact
measurements, perhaps the major and minor
ingredients is strictly observed without substituting, there’s no reason that you can’t say “What
a successful baking activity”.

Baking becomes enjoyable if you have a complete baking tools and equipment needed
for baking. Baking can be made easy and fast when all the necessary tools and equipment are
available.
Measuring Tools –These are baking tools important for accurate measurements. In
measuring ingredients, these tools are a must if one wants to be assured of a well-made and
delicious bakery product. Use measuring tools properly for accurate and precise results in
baking
Measuring spoons –consist of a set of measuring spoons used
to small quantities of ingredients.

Measuring cups –consist of two types namely:

a. A graduated cup with fractions
(1, 3/4, 2/3, ½, 1/3, ¼, 1/8) marked on each
side.
b. A measuring glass made of transparent glass or
plastic is more accurate for measuring.

Weighing scale –is used to measure ingredients in large

quantities

Timer – is used to in timing baked products, the rising of yeast

and to check the doneness of cakes.
CUTTING TOOLS- are tool for cutting during baking activities. Cutting tools should not be used
for other household task and must be maintain regularly and store properly.

Pastry Blender – a tool with handle and wire, which is used to cut
fat or shortening when preparing pies, biscuits or
doughnuts.

Pastry wheel – has a blade knife used to cut dough when making
pastries.

Biscuit and doughnut cutter – is used to cut and shape dough

into biscuit or doughnut.

Kitchen shears - are used to slice rolls and delicate cakes or

other juicy foods.

Paring knife – is used to pare or cut fruits and vegetables into different
sizes.

Chopping board – is a durable board on which to place material

for cutting
MIXING TOOLS – These are the tools and equipment used for mixing, blending, stirring, and beating
during baking activity.

Mixing bowl – comes in graduated sizes and has sloping sides

used for mixing ingredients.

Wooden spoon – is also called mixing spoon which comes in various

sizes suitable for different types of mixing.

Rubber scrapper – is used to remove bits of food in side of the bowl.

Wire whisk – is used to beat or whip egg whites or cream

Electric Mixer - It is used in different baking procedures to beat,

stir and blend ingredients.

Rotary Egg Beater – is used in beating eggs or whipping cream.

PREPARATORY TOOLS–These are baking tools use to prepare different ingredients before baking
the desired bakery products. These tools helps and assists you to a successful baking.

Flour sifter – is used for sifting flour in order to eliminate foreign

particles like hair, insects incorporated in the flour.

Grater – is used to grate cheese, chocolate, and other fresh fruits.

Pastry Brush – is used in greasing pans or surface of pastries and

breads.

Spatula – comes in different sizes; small spatula are used to remove

muffins and molded cookies from pans which is 5 to 6
inches; large spatula for icing or frosting cakes; flexible
blade is used for various purposes.

Rolling Pin – is used to flatten or roll the dough.

Pastry Tip- is a pointed metal or plastic tube connected to the

opening of the pastry and is used to form desired
designs.
Utility Tray – is used to hold ingredients together

BAKING PANS

Tube Center Pan – deeper than a round pan and with a hollow
center, it is removable which is used to bake chiffon type
cakes.

Muffin pan - has 12 formed cups for baking muffins and cup cakes.

Cake Pans - comes in different sizes and shapes and may be round
square rectangular or heart shaped.

Jelly Roll Pan – is shallow rectangular pan used for baking rolls

Bundt Pan – is a round pan with scalloped sides used for baking
elegant and special cakes
Custard Cup – is made of porcelain or glass used for baking
individual custard

Griddle Pans – are used to bake griddles

Pop Over Pan – is used for cooking pop over

Macaroons Molders - is a molder of sweet

meringue-based confection made with
egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar.

Baking Sheet –a metal tray on which food may be cooked in an

oven.
OVENS

RACK OVEN
A large oven into which entire racks full of sheet pans can be wheeled for baking.

MECHANICAL OVEN
The food is in motion while it bakes in this type of oven. The most common types are a
revolving oven, in which his mechanism is like that of a Ferris wheel. The mechanical action
eliminates the problem of hot spots or uneven baking because the mechanism rotates
throughout the oven. Because of its size it is especially used in high volume operations. It can
also be equipped with steam ejector.
 CONVECTION OVEN
It contains fans that circulate the air and distribute the heat rapidly throughout the interior.
Strong forced air can distort the shape of the products made with batter and soft dough.

OTHER BAKING EQUIPMENT

Dutch Oven
A thick-walled (usually cast iron) cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.
This oven have been used as cooking vessels for hundreds of years. They are called “casserole
dishes” in English speaking countries other than the USA, and cocottes in French.

This oven similar to both the Japanese “tetsunabe” and the Sač, a traditional Balkan cast-iron
oven, and are related to the South African Potjie and the Australian”Bedourie” oven.
 CLASSIFICATION OF BAKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

OVENS MIXING TOOLS

Convection Ovens Mixing Bowls
Rotary Ovens Wooden Spoon
Deck or Cabinet Rubber Scrapper
Microwave Oven Electric and Handy
Mixer Rotary Egg Beater

OTHER BAKING EQUIPMENT CUTTING TOOLS

Bread Toaster Pastry Blender
Double Broiler Pastry Wheel
Dutch Oven Biscuit and Dough Cutter
Shears
Chopping Boards
Paring Knife

PREPARATORY TOOLS BAKING PANS

Flour Sifter Tube Center Pan
Grater Muffins pan
Pastry Brush Cake Pans
Spatula Jelly Roll Pan
Rolling Pin Bundt Pan
Pastry Cloth Custard Cup
Pastry Tips Griddle Pans
Utility Tray Pop Over Pans
Macaroons Molders
Baking Sheet

MEASURING TOOLS
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Weighing Scale
Liquid Measuring

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NAME: ___________________________________

YR & SECTION: ____________________________________

QUIZ #3:

Word Search Enumeration: Search and encircle diagonally, vertically and horizontally the
hidden word(s) from the baking tools and equipment. Write the encircled word(s) on
the space provided. Copy your answer on a separate sheet of paper as your final
answer.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

B I E N L E R A B A

W B C D A B C L D
A
O V E N B A U A B
X
B B G R A T E R C
Z
G A B P A S T R Y
Y
N C B P B I E I O
A
I B S I F T E R B
B
X A P A C E A E C
C
I S O B D O B M A
A
M U O C A U C I B
B
L K N I F E D T C
C
MULTIPLE CHOICE: R e a d th e s t a te m e n t ca re fu lly a n d c h o o s e th e le tte r o f t h e b e s t a n s w e r .
W r ite th e le tte r o f y o u r a n s w e r o n a s e p a r a te s h e e t o f p a p e r a n d a tt a ch it
to th e m o d u le u p o n re tu rn .

1 . W h a t b a k in g to o ls h e lp s y o u r e m o v e lu m p s fr o m d r y in g re d ie n ts?
a. spo o n
b . ru b b er scrap er
c . k n ife
d . s ift er

2 . It is u s e d to c u t d o u g h w h e n m a k in g p a s tr ie s ?
a . p a s tr y w h e e l
b . p a s tr y b r u s h
c . p a s tr y b le n d e r
d . p a s tr y tip

3 . B a k in g to o ls u s e d to s c r a p e s t ic k y in g r e d ie n ts fro m th e s id e o f th e b o w l?
a. spo o n
b . ru b b er scrap er
c . k n ife
d . s ift er

4 . B a k in g to o ls u s e d fo r s tirr in g flo u r m ix tu r e s ?
a . p a s tr y b r u s h
b . sp a tu la
c. w o o den spo o n
d . r o llin g p in

5 . B a k in g e q u ip m e n t u s e d to b a k e y o u r c a k e ?
a. oven
b . to a s te r
c . b r o ile r
d . s to v e

6 . B a k in g u te n s il h e lp s y o u le v e l o ff t h e in g r e d ie n ts n e e d e d in b a k in g ?
a . p a s tr y b r u s h
b . sp a tu la
c. w o o den spo o n
d . r o llin g p in

7. Which of the following tools used to flatten or roll the dough mixtures?
a. pastry brush
b. spatula
c. wooden spoon
d. rolling pin

8. Which of the following tools used to measure small quantity of ingredients?

a. measuring spoon
b. measuring cup
c. timer
d. weighing scale

9. Which does not belongs to the group of baking utensils?

a. electric mixer
b. utility tray
c. pastry blender
d. tape measure
10. It’s a separation of course particles like lumps and weevils from an ingredients?
a. beating
b. sifting
c. creaming
d. stirring

11. Cooking in an oven that is heated to desired temperature is called?

a. baking
b. steaming
c. simmering
d. scalding

12. These are glasses or metal container where to bake the batter and dough?
a. mixing bowl
b. electric blender
c. baking pan
d. egg beater

13. If a measuring cup is made up of stainless steel or plastic, it is called ?

a. dry measuring cup
b. measuring cup
d. mug cup
d. tea cup

14. What baking equipment tells you the doneness of your baked products?
a. weighing scale
b. measuring cup
c. measuring spoon
d. timer
15. Baking equipment used to measure large or big quantities of ingredients?
a. weighing scale
b. measuring cup
c. measuring spoon
d. timer