FN I 4.01-4.02

How are blueberries folded into muffin batter?

• by using a spoon to rapidly mix the ingredients with a circular motion.

• by using a rubber spatula to gently blend the mixture with an up-and-over method

• by suing a sieve to mix the ingredients

• by using tongs to gently tumble together the ingredients

Which ingredient causes a quick bread to rise?

• liquids

• fat

• leavening agent

• eggs

Which step of the mixing process do both the biscuit and muffin methods have in common?

• cut in shortening

• add liquid ingredients at once

• knead dough

• thoroughly mix for 20 minutes

Mixing methods for quick breads are different. Some quick breads:

• lack leavening agents

• lack liquid ingredients

• have two rising times

• require two bowls, one for dry ingredients and one for liquid ingredients

Deborah is preparing to pour the liquid in the dry ingredients for a quick bread. She first needs to:

• prepare a hot water bath

• grease a baking pan

• preheat an oven

• make a well in the dry-ingredients mixture

How do all-purpose flour and self-rising flour differ?

• all-purpose flour does not remain fresh as long as self-rising flour

• all-purpose flour is made from wheat, and self-rising flour is made from rice

• all-purpose flour is plain, and self-rising flour has added leavening and salt

• all-purpose flour makes a cake rise, but self-rising flour does not help a cake rise.

How should shortening be measured?

• by packing into the measuring cup and then leveling

• by spooning into the measuring cup

• by sifting before measuring

• by subtracting the weight of the container before measuring

How are mixing methods alike for quick breads?

• all quick are made using an electric mixer

• all quick breads have liquid and dry ingredients

• all quick breads must have the flour sifted

• all quick breads require two bowls when mixing ingredients

Biscuits, muffins, and pancakes are classified as:

• drop breads

• fruited breads

• quick breads

• yeast breads

Aaron is making southern-style biscuits and needs to combine flour and shortening to make the dough. He needs to use a:

• bread knife

• chef's knife

• a pair of kitchen shears

• Pastry blender