Pastry Flashcard

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What is a pastry primarily made of?

Back

Flour, fat, cold water, and salt

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What happens to a pastry when it is properly mixed and baked?

Back

It forms flaky layers.

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What is the protein formed when you mix flour and liquid?

Back

Gluten

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What is the consequence of overmixing dough when making pastries?

Back

The pastry will be tough.

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What happens if the dough is undermixed?

Back

The dough will not come together.

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What is the role of flour in pastry making according to the image?

Back

It gives structure

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What happens if too much flour is used in pastry, as per the image?

Back

The pastry will be tough.

Front

According to the image, what is the consequence of using too little flour in pastry?

Back

Gluten will not develop

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What happens if too much water is added to pastry dough?

Back

The pastry becomes tough.

Front

What is a consequence of adding too little water to pastry dough?

Back

The pastry becomes crumbly and difficult to roll.