Lesson 1 TOOLS Flashcards
Grating cheese, meat and other ingredients allows flavors to mix, thus; palatability of sandwich is increase.
Grater and Shredder
Long flexible blade with a rounded end, used to level off ingredients in measuring cups and spoons and for Spreading fillings on sandwiches.
Spatula
Small knife with a blunt edged blade that is used to apply spreads, such as butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese, on bread or dinner rolls
Butter Knife
A small flat, round bladed utensil that is serrated on one side and smooth on the other, appearing somewhat like a round spatula. It is used to apply food spreads, over bread slices.
Sandwich Spatula
Use to cut customized edges on bread for tea sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, or children’s sandwiches. Use the shears to cut a pocket in toast and waffles. Cut sandwiches in different shapes like rectangles, triangles and circles.
Scissors
Small, medium and large. Small ones are perfect for cutting out the tinier breads for tea sandwiches and medium and large for making larger sandwiches.
Cookie Cutters
Come in various lengths of 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches. The smaller sized knives are typically referred to as mini chef’s knives while the longer lengths are known as traditional chef’s knives.
Chef’s Knives
Designed for thick sandwiches, this knife is made to cut easily and quickly through a variety of sandwich ingredients.
Deli Knife
Plastic serrated edge knife that is designed to slice lettuce without causing the edges to turn brown. It is efficient in slicing lettuce.
Lettuce Knife
A set of individual measuring spoons used to measure small quantities of ingredients.
Measuring Cups
Used to hold food in place
Tilty Tray
A small knife with a straight, sharp blade that is generally three to five inches long. Its thin, narrow blade is tapers to a point at the tip. It is easy to handle and works well for peeling and coring foods or mincing and cutting small items.
Paring Knife
A small knife with a straight, sharp blade that is generally three to five inches long. Its thin, narrow blade is tapers to a point at the tip. It is easy to handle and works well for peeling and coring foods or mincing and cutting small items
Sandwich Knife
Used to separate liquid from solid.
Strainer
A knife with a sharp edge that has saw-like notches or teeth. The blade of a serrated knife is 5 to 10 inches long and is used to slice through food that is hard on the outside and soft on the inside, such as slicing hard crusts of bread.
Serrated Knife
