Foods: Chapter 24 Preparation Techniques

When measuring liquids you should place the liquid measuring cup flat on the counter.

• True
• False

Jam, yogurt and peanut butter should be lightly packed in dry measuring cups.

• True
• False

A dash is equivalent to a.....

• Tablespoon
• teaspoon
• 1/3 cup
• 1/8 teaspoon

A pinch is a equivalent to a....

• 1/16 teaspoon
• 1/2 teaspoon
• 1/3 teaspoon
• teaspoon

Solid fat can be measured in the methods of stick, dry-measure, and wet-measure.

• True
• False

To score is to cut off a very thin layer.

• True
• False

A blender can be used to puree food.

• True
• False

Creaming is to beat shortening and _______ until they are soft and creamy.

• vegetables
• sugar
• flour
• walnuts

To _________ is to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture.

• cream
• toss
• fold
• whip

To vent is to leave a(n) ___________ so steam can escape during cooking

• lid on
• opening
• oven on
• turn on the fan