Cooking Terms, Basic Ingredients, & Measurements

Means to mix ingredients gently.

• Beat

• Fold

• Knead

• Mix

Means to make liquid by heating.

• Bake

• Cream

• Saute

• Melt

Means to pan-fry over high heat.

• Bake

• Broil

• Roast

• Saute

Means to cover all with flour.

• Dredge

• Bread

• Sear

• Blanch

Means to boil food to half done.

• Boil

• Parboil

• Scald

• Simmer

Which of the following is an example of a non-wheat flour:

• Cake

• Self-Rising

• Cornmeal

• Rye

What is a leavening agent that balances the acid/alkali ratio when the recipe contains an acid ingredient like buttermilk, sour cream, or yogurt.

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Active Dry Yeast

How many teaspoons are there in a tablespoon?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

1 stick of butter = _______ cup

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1

1/4 cup= ______ tablespoons

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8