Raising agents

Which of these are raising agents?

• Steam

• Cornflour

• Yeast

• Baking powder

"Gluten is a a raising agent" - true or false?

• true

• false

Gluten is a protein - true or false?

• true

• false

What temperature does yeast require to thrive and multiply?

• Cold as ice

• Warm as blood

• Hot as a boiling kettle

Rubbing in is a technique that will create a light and airy sponge - true or false?

• true

• false

When should you roll up swiss roll sponge?

• As soon as it has cooled.

• As soon as possible after you take it from the oven.

• As soon as you have enough time.

• Just before you serve it.

When eggs set and form a structure in food, what is this called?

• Cooling

• Cooperation

• Scrambling

• Coagulation

What is the raising agent in yorkshire pudding?

• yeast

• mechanical

• steam

• chemical

Which of these helps sponge cakes to rise?

• chemical raising agent

• steam raising agent

• mechanical aeration

• biological raising agent

What items are not made from choux pastry?

• Eclairs

• Profiteroles

• Bagels