Quick Breads Quiz

What are quick breads?

• Breads made with yeast

• Breads made with chemical leavening

• Breads that take a long time to bake

• Breads that are always sweet

What is used for chemical leavening in quick breads?

• Yeast

• Baking powder or baking soda

• Sugar

• Salt

Why are they called quick breads?

• They are made quickly

• They can be baked immediately

• They are always sweet

• They require no mixing

How come yeast breads are not considered quick breads?

• They are too sweet

• They need long rising times

• They are baked at high temperatures

• They use baking soda

What two categories are quick breads separated into?

• Sweet and savory

• Breads and cakes

• Those made with batters and those made with doughs

• Yeast and non-yeast

What are examples of batter quick breads?

• Biscuits and scones

• Muffins, cornbread, and quick loaf breads

• Baguettes and ciabatta

• Croissants and danishes

What are examples of dough quick breads?

• Muffins and waffles

• Biscuits and scones

• Pancakes and waffles

• Loaf breads and muffins

When do you use the muffin mixing method?

• For making yeast breads

• For making muffins, loaf breads, pancakes, and waffles

• For making biscuits and scones

• For making cookies and cakes

When do you use the biscuit mixing method?

• Muffins and pancakes

• Biscuits and scones

• Loaf breads and cakes

• Waffles and pancakes

Why is mixing the batter as little as possible important?

• To make the bread sweeter

• To make the bread rise faster

• So the quick breads turn out light and tender

• To make the bread denser