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






2. What gets stronger the longer you mix it?






3. How many quarts are in one gallon?






4. To mix or blend two or more ingredients.






5. Provides sweetness and browning to baked goods.






6. To cook by dry heat in an oven.






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






8. The two most common liquids used in baking






9. What are the two most common leavening agents?






10. To mix in a circular motion.






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






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






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






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






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






16. Brown sugar is granulated sugar coated with what?






17. To mix thoroughly and add air to foods.






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






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






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






21. Examples include sugar - molasses - and honey.






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






23. How many teaspoons are in 3 tablespoons?






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






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






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






27. The number of servings a recipe makes.






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






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