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Baking Basics

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air and increase volume.






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






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






4. Examples include sugar - molasses - and honey.






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






6. Provides sweetness and browning to baked goods.






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






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






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






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






11. How many teaspoons are in 3 tablespoons?






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






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






14. To mix in a circular motion.






15. The two most common liquids used in baking






16. To mix thoroughly and add air to foods.






17. The number of servings a recipe makes.






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






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






20. To mix or blend two or more ingredients.






21. What gets stronger the longer you mix it?






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






23. To cook by dry heat in an oven.






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






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






26. How many quarts are in one gallon?






27. Brown sugar is granulated sugar coated with what?






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






29. What are the two most common leavening agents?