TY's (End of Year Recap Quiz)

What is the primary advantage of using butter in home baking?

• Adds flavour

• Acts as a preservative

• Provides structure

Which ingredient is primarily used to bind dry ingredients together in baking?

• Sugar

• Eggs

• Flour

When testing if baked goods are cooked, what is a common method to check?

• Colour of the crust

• Internal temperature

• Using a skewer to test the centre

What is the ideal temperature range for bacterial growth, known as the danger zone?

• 5–15 °C

• 30–45 °C

• 5 –63 °C

Why is it important to tie back long hair when preparing food?

• To prevent hair from falling into the food

• To keep the hair clean

• To look professional

Baking powder and bread soda are the same.

• True

• False

Commercial cake mixes often contain preservatives that extend their shelf life.

• True

• False

It's acceptable to open the oven multiple times to check on baking progress.

• True

• False

Washing hands before cooking can prevent food poisoning.

• True

• False

Gluten is necessary for the structure and elasticity of bread.

• True

• False