Pie Quiz

What is the purpose of a thickener in fruit pies?

• To congeal the syrup and firm up the filling

• To thicken the crust so that it will hold up the fruit

• To create a syrup with the fruit juices

• To add color and flavor

Which of the following is NOT a common fruit pie thickener?

• Sugar

• Cornstarch

• Tapioca starch

• Flour

The "cream" in a cream pie is most similar to...

• Ice Cream

• Pudding

• Icing

• Cheesecake

Which of the following is a flavor of cream pie?

• Lemon

• All of the above

• Banana

• Coconut

What type of pies start with uncooked custard?

• Savory pies

• Fruit pies

• Cream pies

• Custard pies

Which of the following are savory pies?

• Shepherd’s Pie

• Pumpkin Pie

• Chicken Pot Pie

• Apple Pie

What are the four main ingredients in pastry dough?

• Flour, water, fat, and sugar

• Flour, water, fat, and salt

• Flour, milk, fat, and sugar

• Flour, milk, fat, and salt

Which type of fat makes the flakiest crust?

• Oil

• Butter

• Lard

• Vegetable shortening

What is the purpose of resting the dough?

• To enhance the flavor

• To relax the gluten

• To prevent shrinkage during baking

• To keep the fat from melting

What is one way a pie should be transferred to the pie pan?

• By folding it in half or quarters

• By throwing it in the air like a pizza crust

• By gently pressing it into the pan

• By stretching it to fit the pan