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Baking Basics

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What kind of liquid do you need to react to baking soda






2. Brown sugar is granulated sugar coated with what?






3. To mix in a circular motion.






4. To mix thoroughly and add air to foods.






5. How many teaspoons are in 3 tablespoons?






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The number of servings a recipe makes.






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






14. The two most common liquids used in baking






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






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






17. To mix or blend two or more ingredients.






18. What gets stronger the longer you mix it?






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






20. To cook by dry heat in an oven.






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






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






23. How many quarts are in one gallon?






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






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






26. Provides sweetness and browning to baked goods.






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






28. What are the two most common leavening agents?






29. Examples include sugar - molasses - and honey.