Which knife cut dimension correctly defines batonnet?

• A. 1/8 in x 1/8 in x 2-3 in
• B. 1/2 in x 1/2 in x 2-3 in
• C. 1/4 in x 1/4 in x 2-4 in
• D. 1 in x 1 in x 4 in

Answer: (C)

Batonnet is a classic knife cut defined by a uniform rectangular cross-section and a specific length. The cross-section should be about 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch, and the length is typically 2 to 4 inches. This size gives slender, evenly cooking sticks that are sturdy enough to handle and also easy to cut down further into julienne if needed. The dimension 1/4 in x 1/4 in x 2-4 in matches this description exactly, making it the correct choice. A thinner 1/8 by 1/8 cross-section would be julienne, not batonnet. A thicker 1/2 by 1/2 cross-section is much larger than batonnet, and a 1 by 1 cross-section would be too bulky for this cut.