Qualification Unit number and title
BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Hospitality
Unit 29 Creative patisserie
Management
Student name Assessor name
SUBMISSION TASK 1 (A) TASK 1 (B)
TASK 2
Assignment title GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF PRODUCTION IN A PASTRY KITCHEN.
1
, Discuss the use of large, small, and specialty equipment in the production of pastries chosen.
Small equipment and their uses
These are those equipment’s that aid in the accurate measuring of ingredients, to be able to achieve a
standard taste in the products.
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Don’t “eyeball” the amount you need. Use measuring spoons and cups for accuracy. Level off
dry ingredients with a knife or straight edge. Make sure your measuring cup for liquids is placed
on a flat surface.
Characteristics
If using glass measuring cups, they don’t absorb food color
They don’t absorb odor
They are not easily scratched
They are easy to clean
They offer accurate readings while measuring
Importance of using measuring cups
Too much or too little of an ingredient affects the outcome. Over or under mixing also changes
the way the flour works. It affects its ability to hold together and keep moisture while baking.
Other common baking ingredients such as sugar, butter, eggs, and milk and other liquids also
require exact measurements.
Advantages
It ensures that the end product came out as desired due to using correct measurements
Measuring ensures there’s no or minimal wastage of ingredients
2
BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Hospitality
Unit 29 Creative patisserie
Management
Student name Assessor name
SUBMISSION TASK 1 (A) TASK 1 (B)
TASK 2
Assignment title GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF PRODUCTION IN A PASTRY KITCHEN.
1
, Discuss the use of large, small, and specialty equipment in the production of pastries chosen.
Small equipment and their uses
These are those equipment’s that aid in the accurate measuring of ingredients, to be able to achieve a
standard taste in the products.
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Don’t “eyeball” the amount you need. Use measuring spoons and cups for accuracy. Level off
dry ingredients with a knife or straight edge. Make sure your measuring cup for liquids is placed
on a flat surface.
Characteristics
If using glass measuring cups, they don’t absorb food color
They don’t absorb odor
They are not easily scratched
They are easy to clean
They offer accurate readings while measuring
Importance of using measuring cups
Too much or too little of an ingredient affects the outcome. Over or under mixing also changes
the way the flour works. It affects its ability to hold together and keep moisture while baking.
Other common baking ingredients such as sugar, butter, eggs, and milk and other liquids also
require exact measurements.
Advantages
It ensures that the end product came out as desired due to using correct measurements
Measuring ensures there’s no or minimal wastage of ingredients
2
