Baking Terms and Tools Quiz

What does 'bake' mean?

• To steam food

• To cook in boiling water

• To freeze food

• To cook in an oven with dry heat

What is 'baking blind'?

• Baking without any ingredients

• Baking with a filling

• Baking at a very low temperature

• Partially or fully baking a pastry case without filling

What is a 'batter'?

• A type of cake

• A mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients that is thin enough to pour

• A type of icing

• A tool for mixing

What does 'cream' refer to in baking?

• To mix dry ingredients

• To freeze ingredients

• To bake at a high temperature

• To beat ingredients until smooth and fluffy

What is the purpose of 'sifting' flour?

• To mix ingredients

• To add flavor

• To measure flour accurately

• To remove lumps and aerate it

What is a 'mixing bowl' used for?

• To store baked goods

• To measure ingredients

• For general mixing

• To bake bread

What is the function of a 'weighing scale'?

• To measure liquid ingredients

• To weigh small amounts of ingredients

• To mix batter

• To bake cookies

What does 'proof' mean in baking?

• To allow yeast dough to rise before baking

• To mix ingredients

• To bake at a high temperature

• To freeze dough

What is a 'double boiler' used for?

• Baking bread

• Scalding milk and cooking fillings

• Measuring ingredients

• Mixing batter

What is the purpose of an 'oven thermometer'?

• To measure the size of the oven

• To bake cakes

• To show the exact heat inside the oven

• To preheat the oven