Baking Knowledge Quiz

The more gluten a baked product has, the chewier it will be.

• True

• False

Whole wheat flour is made from the whole grain.

• True

• False

A leavening agent helps a baked product grow larger, or rise.

• True

• False

In most recipes, you can replace one solid fat with another.

• True

• False

Butter and margarine should be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator.

• True

• False

Confectioners’ sugar is granulated sugar coated with molasses.

• True

• False

Most sweeteners should be stored in a warm, moist place.

• True

• False

To preheat an oven is to turn it on about 20 minutes before using it.

• True

• False

A hot spot is an area of concentrated heat in an oven caused by an improperly greased pan.

• True

• False

Most cookies, cakes, and breads can be kept at room temperature in a sealed container or wrapped for up to three days.

• True

• False