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HMPE 212

BREAD AND PASTRY 1

Lesson 3
Baking Equipment

Prepared by:

Mr. Rolando T. Laurente Jr.


Instructor

Brief Introduction
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Producing the finest baked products requires choosing the right equipment. It is essential to utilize
each equipment properly to yield desirable and standard result. Standard operating procedures in
using them should be observed at all times. Each product must be consistently at par to gain
continuous patronage and respect of clients.

Objectives
At the of the lesson, you should be able to
 Identify different baking tools and equipment and their specific functions.
 Use appropriate equipment according to required bakery products and standard operating
procedures.
 Bake bakery products according to techniques and appropriate conditions
 Explain the general guidelines and principles in baking.

Pre-Assessment

What have you observed with these pictures? Are you familiar with these pictures? Where can you
find these pictures?

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Discussion
Lesson Information

Technical Terms
Baking equipment- manual or electrically operated machines that are essential to make the baking
process easy and fast.

Baking Tools, Utensils and Equipment in Making Bread, Cookies, Muffins and Biscuits

Baking is a sophisticated method of cooking food. It requires special tools and equipment to bring out
the best results.
To prepare for baking, familiarize yourself with the following baking tools, utensils and equipment
classified according to their use.

MEASURING UTENSILS

LIQUID MEASURING CUP- a transparent cup calibrated to indicate the amount of liquid.

DRY MEASURING CUP- is a set of marked cups used to measure dry ingredients such as flours and
sugar. They are either made of plastic, aluminum, or stainless steels.

MEASURING SPOON- a set of spoons used to measure small amounts of ingredients.

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DIETETIC SCALE- is an instrument used to measure the weight of the items or ingredients.

MIXING, BLENDING, AND CUTTING UTENSILS

DOUGH CUTTER- a tool with as sharp edge used to cut dough.

FLOUR SIFTER- used in sifting coarse or dry ingredients such as flour and sugar.

ELECTRIC MIXER- a motor powered device used to stir, and blend mixtures used in baking.

GRATER- tool used to grate food into finer form.

MIXING BOWL- a hallow dish where ingredients for baking are mixed.

ROLLING PIN- a solid elongated wood with handles at both ends that is used to flatten dough or pastry.

ROTARY EGG BEATER- a handheld device used to beat egg, cream and other liquids.

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RUBBER SCRAPER- a tool used, for mixing and scrapping mixture on the side of a bowl.

SPATULA- a flat, thin and blunt metal used for levelling- off dry ingredients and spreading icing and
frosting on cakes

WOODEN SPOON- a tool used for mixing and stirring flour mixtures.

BAKING UTENSILS

OVEN- an equipment used for baking, heating, or drying foods.

BAKING PAN- an aluminum or tempered glass dish, rectangular or square in form used for baking
cakes.

BAKING SHEET-is a flat aluminum sheet used for baking cookies.

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EVALUATION

Self- Checked 1.3

A. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. To ensure the quality of the dough, it has been proved. Which of the following is the
equipment best used for the dough to rest and rise?
a. Oven
b. Slicer
c. Proofer

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d. Mixer
2. In a big bake shop industry, vast production of bread is common. To produce mixture of
dough the fastest possible way, it is best to use equipment that will help the baker to
maximize resources. Which of the following equipment can be used?
a. Oven
b. Retarder
c. Proofer
d.Mixer
3. To cut bread evenly, the use of equipment is necessary. Which of the following can be used
to cut bread with an even thickness?
a. Oven
b. Slicer
c. Proofer
d. Mixer
4. Dough being proved needs to place in a chilled environment with high humidity that will
hold the dough and not allow the yeast to grow. Which of the following equipment is best
to use for this purpose?
a. Oven
b. Slicer
c. Proofer
d. Mixer
5. Which of the following is considered as the very important equipment as it is used in
producing drying and heating bread and other baked products?
a. Oven
b. Retarder
c. Proofer
d. Mixer

B. Write true if the statement is true and write the correct answer if the statement is false.

_____1. Convection oven is suitable for baking various products perfectly. It has
excellent air distribution that allows cakes, toasts, biscuits among others to be baked evenly.
_____2. Proofing is the process of placing dough in a proofer to promote yeast
fermentation to generate gas and cause dough to rise.
_____3. Retarder is a chilled environment with high humidity that holds the dough and
prevents yeast to rise.
_____4. Electrical mixer has gears that are used to rotate a set of beaters in a bowl
containing the ingredients to be prepared.
_____5. Dough roller is used to flatten by pushing in between rollers

Reference

Bibliography
Basbas, L. D. (2016). Bread and Pastry Production. Quezon City: Rex Book Store.
Nieves, G. R. (2016). Bread and Pastry Production. Sampaloc Manila: Phoenix Publishing House.

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