Chapter 19 Introduction to Baking

Front

Which ingredient makes baked goods moist, adds flavor, and keeps the baked items fresh longer?

Back

Shortening

Front

Which baking ingredient determines the consistency of the finished product? Options: Leavener, Shortening, Thickener, Sweetener

Back

Thickener

Front

Butter is the main strengthener used in baking.

Back

False

Front

Liquids are one of the most important elements used in baking.

Back

True

Front

Due to their high sugar content, cookies are best when they are baked in convection ovens.

Back

True

Front

In baking, flour always has a proportion of 100 percent, and the percentages of all other ingredients are calculated in relation to the flour. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Which type of leavener, used often in baking, is a microscopic fungus?

Back

Yeast

Front

Baking soda and baking powder are which type of leavener?

Back

Chemical

Front

Which ingredient provides moisture to the baked product and allows the gluten to develop properly?

Back

Liquid

Front

Which baking ingredient provides stability and ensures that the baked item does not collapse once it is removed from the oven?

Back

Strengthener