Baking Basics

Which of the following is NOT a leavening agent?

• Yeast
• Baking Soda
• Flour
• Egg Whites

When making cookies, the process of adding sugar to butter is called...

• beating
• whipping
• stirring
• creaming

What kind of bread is distinguished by it's tangy taste?

• Rye
• Baguette
• White
• Sourdough

If you are out of brown sugar, you can make it yourself by adding this to white sugar.

• Molasses
• Maple Syrup
• Corn Syrup
• Food Coloring

The method of creating a moist baking environment for something like a cheesecake is called...

• Hot Tubbin'
• Bain Marie
• Double Boiling
• Wet Baking

Why should you be careful to not over mix cookie dough after adding the flour?

• It will make the cookies fall apart.
• It will make the cookies tough.
• It will make the cookies burn more easily.
• It will make the cookies bland.

Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in buttercream frosting?

• Butter
• Cream
• Vanilla
• Powdered Sugar

What ingredient is added to meringue to help stabilize it?

• Vanilla
• Baking Powder
• Cream of Tartar
• Cornstarch

Why do many baking recipes call for ingredients in grams or ounces instead of cups?

• It is simpler to measure
• It is more accurate
• Not everyone has measuring cups
• It guarantees the item won't burn

What distinguishes "Quick Breads?"

• They contain extra yeast so they rise faster.
• They contain baking soda or powder instead of yeast.
• They can be made in under an hour.
• They are always eaten quickly.