Quick Breads Quiz

What are quick breads made with?

• Yeast

• Chemical leavening agents

• Fermentation

• Proofing

What gas is primarily released by chemical leavening agents in quick breads?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is necessary for single-acting baking powder to start releasing gas?

• Heat

• Moisture

• Light

• Pressure

What type of compound is baking soda?

• Acid

• Base

• Neutral

• Salt

What should be done to chemical leavening agents to maintain their effectiveness?

• Keep them in the sun

• Store them in a refrigerator

• Keep them tightly covered

• Mix them with water

What is the shelf life of a properly stored and unopened container of baking powder or baking soda?

• Several months

• Several weeks

• Several years

• Several days

In the biscuit method, what should you do after mixing the dry ingredients together?

• Add eggs

• Cut in the fat

• Knead the dough

• Add sugar

What is the result of overmixing in the biscuit method?

• Makes the dough softer

• Causes toughness and inhibits rise

• Makes the dough sweeter

• Increases the shelf life

In the muffin method, how should the batter be after mixing?

• Smooth

• Lumpy

• Watery

• Dry

What type of fat is used in the creaming method?

• Solid (chilled)

• Liquid (oil or melted butter)

• Softened (room temperature)

• Frozen