A+ Test Booklet B #'s 32-43 "How to make Homemade Bread", etc.

What is the first step in making homemade bread according to the document?

• Add the milk powder to the flour and mix well.

• Find a place in your kitchen with a flat surface at a comfortable height.

• Lightly grease a clean bowl and put the dough in it.

• Dump the dough on a lightly floured surface.

What should you do after adding the package of yeast to the warm water?

• Stir until completely dissolved, then stir in the rest of the water and other ingredients.

• Immediately begin kneading the dough.

• Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.

• Add the milk powder and mix well.

How long should you mix the dough after it becomes smooth and elastic in Step 3?

• 5 to 10 minutes.

• 10 to 15 minutes.

• 1 ½ hours.

• Until it forms a crust.

What is the purpose of turning the dough in Step 5?

• To add more flour to the dough.

• To prevent a crust from forming.

• To dissolve the yeast completely.

• To make the dough sticky.

How long should the dough be left to rise in Step 5?

• 5 to 10 minutes.

• 10 to 15 minutes.

• About 1 ½ hours.

• Until it is double in size, no specific time given.

What temperature should you preheat the oven to for baking the bread?

• 250 degrees

• 350 degrees

• 450 degrees

• 300 degrees

How long should the bread bake in the oven?

• 20-25 minutes

• 30-35 minutes

• 40-45 minutes

• 50-55 minutes

What is the indication that the bread is done baking?

• It turns a dark brown color

• It falls apart easily

• It sounds hollow when thumped lightly

• It forms a hard crust

After removing the bread from the oven, where should you place the loaves of bread to cool?

• In the refrigerator

• On the countertop

• On wire racks

• In the freezer

What does the dough do while it is covered with a dishcloth and placed in a warm draft-free place?

• It shrinks in size

• It is cooking

• It doubles in size

• It forms a crust