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Pastry Notes

The document outlines various kitchen tools and equipment categorized by their functions, including measuring, mixing, cutting, baking, decorating, heating, and safety tools. It also describes personal protective equipment (PPE) such as chef's coats, oven gloves, hairnets, and safety shoes, detailing their uses and importance in maintaining hygiene and safety in the kitchen. Additionally, it lists qualities that make good PPE, emphasizing comfort, durability, and protective features.

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Pastry Notes

The document outlines various kitchen tools and equipment categorized by their functions, including measuring, mixing, cutting, baking, decorating, heating, and safety tools. It also describes personal protective equipment (PPE) such as chef's coats, oven gloves, hairnets, and safety shoes, detailing their uses and importance in maintaining hygiene and safety in the kitchen. Additionally, it lists qualities that make good PPE, emphasizing comfort, durability, and protective features.

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Category Tool/Equipment Use/Function

Accurate measurement of dry/liquid


Measuring Tools Measuring cups & spoons
ingredients
Precise weighing of flour, sugar, butter,
Weighing scale
etc.
Measuring jug Measuring liquids like milk, water, oil
Mixing Tools Mixing bowls Combine ingredients
Whisk Incorporate air, mix eggs/cream
Wooden/plastic spoons Stirring and mixing
Spatula/scraper Folding, scraping, smoothing mixtures
Cutting & Shaping
Rolling pin Flatten dough to thickness
Tools
Pastry cutters / cookie
Cutting dough into shapes
cutters
Pastry wheel Cutting strips (e.g., lattice designs)
Dough scraper Dividing and shaping dough
Knives Trimming, chopping, shaping pastry
Preparation Tools Sieve/sifter Aerating flour, removing lumps
Pastry brush Applying egg wash, glaze, butter
Grater/zester Grating citrus, cheese, chncolate
Piping bag & nozzles Decorating with cream, icing, choux
Cooling rack Even cooling of baked items
Baking Equipment Oven Main baking appliance
Baking trays/sheets For cookies, éclairs, pastries
Baking tins & moulds For cakes, muffins, tarts, pies
Pastry rings Shaping mousse, tarts, layered desserts
Muffin pans For muffins, cupcakes, brioche
Decorating Tools Palette knife Spreading icing, smoothing surfaces
Turntable Rotating stand for cake decoration
Stencils Dusting icing sugar/cocoa designs
Creating textured icing/chocolate
Decorating comb
patterns
Heating & Cooling Refrigerator Storing butter, cream, dough, fillings
Preserving dough, puff pastry, frozen
Freezer
desserts
Microwave Quick melting/warming of ingredients
Safety & Supporting
Oven gloves Protect hands from heat
Tools
Timer Accurate baking time control
Checking oven, sugar syrup, chocolate
Thermometer
temp
Work tables/marble slabs Smooth/cool surfaces for rolling dough

PPE Description Function/Use


Long-sleeved, heat-
Chef’s Coat/Apron Protects body from burns, spills, stains
resistant garment
PPE Description Function/Use
Prevent burns when handling hot
Oven Gloves/Mitts Heat-insulated gloves
trays/pans
Hairnet/Chef’s Hat Prevents hair from falling into food,
Covers hair completely
(Toque) maintains hygiene
Closed, slip-resistant Protects feet from spills, cuts, and
Safety Shoes (non-slip)
footwear slipping

Qualities of Good PPEs

Light in weight and comfortable .

Easy to wash.

Durable.

Protective.

Absorbent.
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