Baking Ingredients

What is the ingredient that helps products rise?

• Flour

• Fat

• Sugar

• Leavening Agent

Which of the following leavening agents needs an acid in order to activate?

• Baking powder

• Baking Soda

• Yeast

• Air

Which is the following function of sugar in baked goods?

• To increase keeping qualities, develop crust color, provide food for the yeast.

• To provide structure

• To decrease moistness

• To toughen the product

Which is a function of fat in baked goods?

• To increase keeping qualities , develop color and provide food for the yeast.

• To provide structure

• To increase moistness

• To tenderize the product

Which type of flour has the most gluten and is considered the strongest?

• Pastry

• Cake

• All purpose

• Bread

Which type of flour has the weakest gluten and considered the weakest flour?

• Pastry

• Cake

• Rye flour

• Bread Flour

This ingredient provides protein, flavor, and extra liquid in baked items.

• Flour
• Sweetners
• Fats
• Eggs

Gluten is developed by kneading and mixing dough.

• True
• False

A mixture of sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar, used instead of yeast. 

• Honey
• Salt
• Baking powder
• Spices

Which measuring tool should you use to measure 2 Tbs. cider vinegar?

• Hand
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Dry Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoons