4.01 Quickbreads

Which is considered a solid ingredient?

• milk

• shortening

• vanilla extract

• vegetable oil

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.

Brendon is making muffins. He mixed the dry ingredients and the liquid ingredients separately. What step of the muffin mixing method should he complete next?

• cut in the shortening

• make a well and add liquid all at once

• stir gently with a spoon

• knead the dough

Biscuits, muffins, and pancakes are classified as:

• drop breads

• fruited breads

• quick breads

• yeast breads

How is a griddle preheated?

• by placing in the dishwasher and removing promptly

• by placing in the oven at 350°F until a desired temperature is reached

• by setting at a desired temperature and waiting 10 minutes before adding food

• by using low heat and a small amount of liquid

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 or 2 forks in a criss cross pattern.

How do the quality of biscuits and muffins compare in texture?

• Biscuits and muffins should crumble when eaten.

• . Biscuits are flaky; muffins are tender

• Biscuits are thick; muffins have crowned tops

• Biscuits have tunnels; muffins are flaky.

Which ingredient causes a quick bread to rise?

• liquids

• fat

• leavening agent

• eggs

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.