Quick Breads

All leavening agents are chemical.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT considered a quick bread?

• Banana bread

• Scones

• Croissants

• Muffins

What is the purpose of a leavening agent?

• To add flavor

• To remove lumps

• To add volume and height

• To add moisture

Which of the following is not a leavening agent?

• Vinegar

• Egg Whites

• Yeast

• Corn Starch

Why is it important not to overmix quick bread batter?

• It can make the bread too dense

• It can cause the bread to rise too much

• It can make the bread too sweet

• It can make the bread too dry

Which of the following ingredients is used to add moisture to quick breads?

• Flour

• Sugar

• Milk

• Salt

What happens if too much leavening agent is used in a quick bread recipe?

• The bread will not rise

• The bread will be too dense

• The bread may have a bitter taste

• The bread will be too sweet

Which product requires an acid to activate it?

• Baking soda

• Baking powder

In the context of quick breads, what does the term "quick" refer to?

• The speed of baking

• The speed of preparation

• The use of quick-acting leavening agents

• All of the above

What is the main difference between quick breads and yeast breads?

• The type of flour used

• The leavening agents used

• The baking temperature

• The mixing methods