Chp 19 Intro to Baking

Butter is the main strengthener used in baking.

• True

• False

Liquids are one of the most important elements used in baking.

• True

• False

In baking, flour always has a proportion of 100 percent, and the percentages of all other ingredients are calculated in relation to the flour.

• True

• False

Due to their high sugar content, cookies are best when they are baked in combi-ovens.

• True

• False

Due to their high sugar content, cookies are best when they are baked in convection ovens.

• True

• False

Which ingredient makes baked goods moist, adds flavor, and keeps the baked items fresh longer?

• Gluten

• Leavener

• Thickener

• Shortening

Which ingredient used in baking causes the dough to rise?

• Gluten

• Leavener

• Thickener

• Shortening

Which type of wheat flour used to make breads is hard and has a little higher gluten level than typical bread flour?

• Cake

• Durum

• Semolina

• All-purpose

Which ingredient adds flavor and color to baked goods?

• Leavener

• Shortening

• Thickener

• Sweetener

Which type of leavener, used often in baking, is a microscopic fungus?

• Yeast

• Xanthan gum

• Baking soda

• Baking powder