Basic Baking Ingredients Quiz

Which ingredient is used as a leavening agent in cakes and muffins?

• a) Salt

• b) Sugar

• c) Baking powder

• d) Vanilla extract

What type of sugar is typically used to make meringues?

• a) Brown sugar

• b) Granulated sugar

• c) Confectioners' sugar

• d) Raw sugar

Which ingredient is commonly used to provide structure and stability to baked goods?

• a) Eggs

• b) Water

• c) Oil

• d) Milk

What ingredient gives red velvet cake its distinct color?

• a) Strawberry extract

• b) Beet juice

• c) Cocoa powder

• • d) Red food coloring

Which type of flour is commonly used in bread baking for its high gluten content?

• a) Cake flour

• b) All-purpose flour

• c) Bread flour

• d) Pastry flour

What is the main ingredient in traditional shortbread cookies?

• a) Brown sugar

• b) Cornmeal

• c) Butter

• d) Honey

Which liquid ingredient is often used in baking to add richness and moisture?

• a) Vinegar

• b) Buttermilk

• c) Lemon juice

• d) Water

Which spice is commonly used in gingerbread cookies?

• a) Turmeric

• b) Nutmeg

• c) Cinnamon

• d) Ginger

Which ingredient is necessary for the fermentation process in yeast bread?

• a) Salt

• b) Baking soda

• c) Yeast

• d) Cornstarch

What ingredient is used to make a dough rise in a short amount of time without fermentation?

• a) Baking soda

• b) Cornstarch

• c) Honey

• d) Gelatin