Quick Breads Quiz

What is the function of flour in quick breads?

• Tenderizes

• Increases keeping quality

• Adds structure and provides bulk

• Adds Flavor

Select all of the functions below that apply to sugar in quick breads.

• adds structure

• sweetens

• tenderizes

• creates rise

Select all of the functions that apply to fats in quick breads:

• Adds structure

• Increases keeping quality

• Tenderizes

• Creates rise

Select all of the functions that apply to eggs in quick breads:

• Contributes to structure

• tenderizes

• adds flavor

• sweetens

What type of liquid reacts to baking soda to help quick breads rise?

• water

• oil

• buttermilk

• milk

Which of the following use the muffin method?

• biscuits

• muffins

• crepes

• shortbread

• Pancakes and waffles

Which of the following use the biscuit method?

• biscuits

• muffins

• crepes

• shortbread

• Pancakes and waffles

What does overmixing do to muffins?

• Makes it lighter

• Develops gluten

• makes them fall apart

• Makes it tougher

Which of the following are steps in the muffin method?

• Combine all dry ingredients and mix

• Cut solid fat into dry ingredients until it looks like cornmeal

• Combine all wet ingredients and mix

• Combine dry and wet ingredients

• Stir in wet ingredients

Which of the following are steps in the biscuit method?

• Combine all dry ingredients and mix

• Cut solid fat into dry ingredients until it looks like cornmeal

• Combine all wet ingredients and mix

• Combine dry and wet ingredients

• Stir in wet ingredients