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During a baking class, Grace asked the instructor, 'What is the primary leavening agent used in traditional bread baking?'

• Baking soda

• Yeast

• Baking powder

• Cream of tartar

Answer explanation

Yeast is the primary leavening agent used in traditional bread baking, providing the necessary fermentation for the dough to rise.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Noah is preparing a meal and wants to ensure food safety when handling raw poultry. Which of the following is a critical step he should take?

• Marinating it at room temperature

• Washing it with soap

• Cooking it to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)

• Thawing it on the kitchen counter

Answer explanation

Noah should cook the raw poultry to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Abigail is baking cookies and the recipe calls for 2 cups of flour. If she wants to make half the recipe, how much flour should she use?

• 1 cup

• 1.5 cups

• 0.5 cups

• 2.5 cups

Answer explanation

To make half the recipe, Abigail should use 1 cup of flour, which is half of the original 2 cups required in the recipe.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Priya is baking cookies for her friends. Explain why it is important for her to preheat the oven before baking.

• It ensures the food cooks evenly from the start.

• It makes the food cook faster.

• It prevents the oven from getting dirty.

• It helps the food rise better.

Answer explanation

It ensures the food cooks evenly from the start.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evelyn is converting a recipe that serves 4 people to serve 10 people. The original recipe calls for 1.5 teaspoons of salt. How much salt is needed for 10 servings?

• 3.75 teaspoons

• 2.5 teaspoons

• 4 teaspoons

• 3 teaspoons

Answer explanation

To find the amount of salt needed for 10 servings, Evelyn can multiply the original amount of 1.5 teaspoons by 10/4, which equals 3.75 teaspoons. Therefore, 3.75 teaspoons of salt is needed for 10 servings.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking