Measuring tools.

Balance-beam Scale

A scale with two balanced platforms. Ingredients to be weighed are placed on one platform and counterweights are placed on the other. Popular with bakers and pastry chefs because of its capacity to weigh large amounts of dry ingredients.

Measuring spoons

Used to measure small amounts of both liquid and dry ingredients.

Candy thermometer

Also known as a deep-fat thermometer. It is used to measure the higher temperatures used when cooking sugar or deep-frying. Measures temperatures as high as 400℉

Dry measuring cups

A scale with two balanced platforms. Ingredients to be weighed are placed on one platform and counterweights are placed on the other. Popular with bakers and pastry chefs because of its capacity to weigh large amounts of dry ingredients.

Liquid measuring cup

Used to measure liquid ingredients.