Quick Breads Multiple Choice Quiz

What is a quick bread?

• A bread that uses yeast and takes hours to rise

• A bread that requires no ingredients

• A bread that takes a short time to prepare and bake

• A frozen, store-bought bread

Which of the following is NOT an example of a quick bread?

• Muffins

• Cornbread

• Yeast rolls

• Pancakes

What ingredient is NOT used as a leavening agent in quick breads?

• Baking soda

• Baking powder

• All-purpose flour

Why should ingredients not be changed in quick bread recipes?

• To make it healthier

• To avoid the bread from spoiling

• Proportions are important to the outcome

• To make it rise faster

Which of the following can be added to quick breads to change the flavor?

• Salt only

• Flour only

• Spices, fruits, or cheese

• Water

What should the consistency of muffin batter be?

• Smooth

• Dry

• Lumpy

• Sticky

What is the purpose of filling empty muffin cups with water?

• To help the muffins taste better

• To cool the pan

• To prevent uneven cooking

• To avoid burning

What does it mean to knead the dough?

• To beat it with a spoon

• To press and fold to make it smooth and elastic

• To let it sit untouched

• To chill it in the fridge

Which of the following describes a high-quality biscuit?

• Dark brown and dry

• Light brown and flaky

• Hard and chewy

• Pale and soft

Which of the following describes a high-quality muffin?

• Dry top with peaks

• Flat top and dense

• Lightly brown top, moist, no tunnels

• Heavily browned and dry