wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Basic Kitchen Equipment

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Used for toasting bread, bagels, and frozen pancakes or waffles

a)

toaster

b)

waffle maker

c)

electric skillet

d)

jelly roll pan

2.

Used to stir foods that are in liquids and to separate the solid foods from the liquids when serving

a)

slotted spoon

b)

ladle

c)

whisk

d)

spatula

3.

to whip eggs or cream or add air to a batter. Not used with thick mixtures

a)

whisk

b)

wooden spoon

c)

ladle

d)

pastry blender

4.

Used for mixing, folding soft ingredients and to remove ingredients from a bowl or plate

a)

rubber scraper

b)

spoon

c)

spatula

d)

pastry blender

5.

Used to flip pancakes or burgers or serve bars and cake

a)

turner/spatula

b)

ladle

c)

pastry cutter

d)

spoon

6.

Tool to remove the outer layer of fruits and veg

a)

peeler

b)

pastry blender

c)

food processor

d)

spatula

7.

All purpose large knife used to slice, mince, chop, cube and dice.

a)

chef knife

b)

paring knife

c)

peeler

d)

ladle

8.

All purpose small knife used as an extension of the hand for small cuts, garnishes, paring or coring

a)

chef knife

b)

paring knife

c)

peeler

d)

straight edged spatula

9.

Used for spreading icing or frosting, leveling off measured ingredients

a)

straight-edged spatula

b)

turner

c)

ladle

d)

chef knife

10.

An oven-proof pan with a sloped side to bake a pie.

a)

pie pan/pie tin

b)

muffin pan

c)

cake pan

d)

loaf pan

11.

Knife that has a carved or hollowed out blade edge for use in cutting foods that are firm on the outside yet soft inside

a)

serrated bread knife

b)

butcher's knife

c)

chef's knife

d)

paring knife

12.

device to ensure that all blades are sharp for easy cutting and few accidents due to dull knives.

a)

knife sharpener

b)

food processor

c)

griddle

d)

blender

13.

Hand held utensil used to "cut" firm shortening or butter into small pieces while mixing with flour mixtures which is the first step in making most pastry

a)

pastry blender

b)

pastry wheel

c)

mixing spoon

d)

straight-edged spatula

14.

Cutting tool useful for cutting noodles, doughs, cooked pizza, etc

a)

pastry cutter

b)

spatula

c)

turner

d)

ladle

15.

Large fork with a heavy handle used for skewering meats or large pieces of food while they are hot

a)

two-tined fork

b)

spatula

c)

turner

d)

masher

16.

Device used to cut open metal cans using 2 blades and a rotating handle device

a)

can opener

b)

pastry blender

c)

food processor

d)

spatula

17.

Tool used to flatten dough for rolls, pizza, cookies or crusts.

a)

rolling pin

b)

spatula

c)

spreader

d)

pastry blender

18.

Smaller bowl shaped meshed container with a handle that is used to strain liquids away from solid ingredients or to separate and aerate dry ingredients like flour and powdered sugar

a)

strainer

b)

colander

c)

mixing bowl

d)

sifter

19.

A bowl with holes used to drain liquid away from foods

a)

strainer

b)

colander

c)

cookie scoop

d)

mixing bowl

20.

tool used for basting baked goods with melted butter or brushing on glazes

a)

pastry brush

b)

pastry blender

c)

pastry chopper

d)

pastry

21.

utensils for measuring small amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients accurately

a)

measuring spoons

b)

measuring cups

c)

cookie scoop

d)

melon baller

22.

utensils for measuring various amounts of dry or sticky ingredients accurately. They must be filled to the top and leveled off.

a)

dry measuring cups

b)

liquid measuring cups

c)

cookie scoop

d)

ramekin

23.

Measuring cup used to measure liquids and has a spout for easy pouring

a)

dry measuring cup

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

ramekin

d)

measuring bowl

24.

tool used to cut foods and materials used in the kitchen

a)

kitchen shears

b)

spatula

c)

pastry blender

d)

can opener

25.

small glass bowl handy in the kitchen for breaking an egg, holding small amounts of ingredients or for small mixing jobs

a)

ramekin

b)

measuring cups

c)

strainer

d)

mixing bowl

26.

small device used to move dry ingredients across a screen area to remove any lumps and mix and aerate them

a)

sifter

b)

food processor

c)

colander

d)

strainer

27.

A cutting tool used to shred or grate foods like potatoes, cabbage, cheese or if the surface is fine, to zest lemons or ginger

a)

grater

b)

food processor

c)

knife

d)

pastry cutter

28.

electric cooking equipment that uses whirling blades to blend, whip, mix, chop, grind, liquify and puree foods?

a)

blender

b)

pastry cutter

c)

pastry blender

d)

grater

29.

manual tool used to smash cooked fruits or vegetables into a puree, as for mashed potatoes, pumpkin, apples, etc.

a)

masher

b)

food processor

c)

pastry blender

d)

spoon

30.

utensil used to lift and hold foods while they are being cooked or served

a)

tongs

b)

pinchers

c)

spatula

d)

masher

31.

simple device to create evenly sliced pieces

a)

cheese slicer

b)

peeler

c)

knife

d)

grater

32.

spoon-like utensil to make circular shapes from melons of all kinds as well as scooping and forming balls of various foods

a)

melon baller

b)

cookie/ice cream scooper

c)

bowl

d)

mixing spoon

33.

metal or plastic tool created to cut all sorts of shapes of doughs for interesting presentations

a)

pastry cutter

b)

cookie cutter

c)

pastry blender

d)

rolling pin

34.

An electric mixer mounted over a bowl that can vary the speed at which ingredients are mixed

a)

free standing mixer

b)

food processor

c)

immersion blender

d)

mixing bowl

35.

these basic kitchen utensils have varying sizes and can be in metal, plastic or glass/ceramic

a)

mixing bowl

b)

strainer

c)

colander

d)

free standing mixer

36.

Thin, flat metal pan with no sides used to bake a variety of foods.

a)

cookie sheet

b)

jelly roll pan

c)

cake pan

d)

pie tin

37.

larger, flat baking pan with shallow sides used for making sheet cakes, bars and jelly roll cakes

a)

cookie sheet

b)

jelly roll pan

c)

cake pan

d)

pie pan

38.

pan with taller sides which can be round, square, rectangular or have special shapes primarily used for preparing cakes and other desserts

a)

cake pan

b)

jelly roll pan

c)

cookie sheet

d)

casserole dish

39.

baking pan traditionally used for bread baking, but also useful for meatloaf, loaf cakes and banana bread. Can be meatal, glass or ceramic

a)

loaf pan

b)

cake pan

c)

jelly roll pan

d)

cookie sheet

40.

basic cooking pan with one handle and can come in many sizes and materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, glass and glass ceramic

a)

sauce pan

b)

sauce pot

c)

casserole dish

d)

crock pot

41.

A large pot with two handles to cook on the stove top (range).

a)

sauce pan

b)

sauce pot/dutch oven

c)

crock pot

d)

food processor

42.

Two pans that stake on top of each other. The top pan provides a place for indirect heating.

a)

double boiler

b)

sauce pot

c)

sauce pan

d)

crock pot

43.

pan that is divided into many smaller sized compartments to hold foods so that they bake evenly and quickly; Often lined with paper liners.

a)

cookie sheet

b)

muffin pan/tin

c)

loaf pan

d)

jelly roll pan

44.

Useful device for determining cooking done-ness, especially in meats.

a)

meat thermometer

b)

candy thermometer

c)

spoon

d)

mixer

45.

special thermometer, usually glass, for determining the temperature of candy mixtures

a)

candy thermometer

b)

meat thermometer

c)

spoon

d)

pastry blender

46.

Protective tool for cutting. This way counter tops are not marred. It can be sanitized and stored in a dry place.

a)

cutting board

b)

food processor

c)

cookie sheet

d)

jelly roll pan

47.

Glass or ceramic baking container, often with a matching lid

a)

casserole dish

b)

crock pot

c)

sauce pot

d)

sauce pan

48.

metal or wood device to raise hot foods from the counter top so that they will cool or dry more quickly due to the air circulation

a)

cooling rack

b)

cake pan

c)

muffin pan

d)

spatula

49.

A brush used to scrub vegetables and fruits.

a)

vegetable brush

b)

pastry brush

c)

pastry cutter

d)

toilet scrubber

50.

A ________ is used to cook food over the course of several hours and also keep food warm.

a)

crock pot

b)

food processor

c)

free stand mixer

d)

mixing bowl

51.

Electric cooking equipment used to blend food in the cooking container?

a)

immersion blender

b)

free stand mixer

c)

food processor

d)

candy thermometer

52.

The oven that cooks by way of electromagnetic energy

a)

microwave

b)

electric range

c)

toaster oven

53.

An appliance that mixes, kneads, and bakes a 1-to 2-pound loaf of bread in 2 to 3 hours

a)

bread machine

b)

food processor

c)

free stand mixer

d)

immersion blender

54.

A combination of oven and cooktop that heats and cooks food with electricity or gas.

a)

range

b)

microwave

c)

toaster oven

d)

oven

55.

Cooks food items over hot coals or radiant heat source

a)

grill

b)

electric range

c)

microwave

d)

toaster oven

56.

Used to cook food with a small amount of fat/oil on a small flat grill with heat below, can be electric, freestanding, or placed on a burner of the cooktop

a)

griddle

b)

toaster oven

c)

cake pan

d)

electric skillet

57.

Used for all types of frying and for baking certain items such as custards

a)

electric skillet

b)

griddle

c)

toaster oven

d)

electric range

58.

Used for baking waffles and grilling sandwiches; also known as a waffle iron

a)

waffle iron

b)

electric skillet

c)

toaster oven

d)

electric range

59.

Used to fry items quickly by completely immersing the food in hot cooking oil

a)

deep fryer

b)

griddle

c)

toaster oven

d)

electric skillet

60.

Keeps the cook's hands safe from hot pots and pans.

a)

pot holder

b)

sauce pot

c)

sauce pan

d)

apron

61.

small oven used for small cooking jobs and for toasting bread

a)

toaster oven

b)

microwave

c)

electric range

d)

electric skillet

62.

Equipment that cooks foods with steam

a)

steamer

b)

food processor

c)

crock pot

d)

electric skillet

63.

pan used to fry, saute, and brown on a range

a)

skillet

b)

cake pan

c)

pie pan

d)

cookie sheet