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Baking Basics

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. To mix in a circular motion.






2. To change levels in the oven and turn 180 degrees.






3. The two most common liquids used in baking






4. Enables baked goods to rise and become light and porous.






5. How many quarts are in one gallon?






6. Provides sweetness and browning to baked goods.






7. Setting the correct baking temperature before you put the baked goods in it






8. What are the two most common leavening agents?






9. To mix thoroughly and add air to foods.






10. The color or _______ of the baking pan has an effect on the baking process






11. How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?






12. To cook by dry heat in an oven.






13. What gets stronger the longer you mix it?






14. Examples include sugar - molasses - and honey.






15. To mix a solid fat into a flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives.






16. To mix or blend two or more ingredients.






17. How many teaspoons are in 3 tablespoons?






18. How many tablespoons are in 1/8 cup?






19. The main ingredient which provides gluten and forms the structure of baked products.






20. The number of servings a recipe makes.






21. Vegetable oil should be stored in a ____ ____ ____.






22. What kind of liquid do you need to react to baking soda






23. To gently mix a light mixture into a heavier one.






24. Adds moisture and is needed to develop the gluten.






25. How would you measure 3/4 c sugar with only 2 scoops?






26. To beat ingredients - such as shortening and sugar - until soft and creamy.






27. To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air and increase volume.






28. Brown sugar is granulated sugar coated with what?






29. To rub the inside of a baking dish or pan with fat to keep contents from sticking.






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