Part #1: Foods 2 - FINAL EXAM 2025

A mixture of equal amount of flour and fat is called a:

• Sauce
• Roux
• Reduction
• Bisque

What was one of Catherine de Medici’s contributions to food service?

• A refined style of dining
• The use of aprons on staff members
• She wrote her own recipes
• She created the chef’s hat

Which is NOT a goal of mixing cake batter?

• To combine all ingredients into a smooth uniform batter.
• To form and incorporate into air cells in the batter.
• To develop the proper texture in the finished product.
• To develop gluten so the cake will rise.

A flavored liquid that is often thickened and that is served to enhance the flavor of another food is called a:

• Stock
• Soup
• Sauce
• Broth

It is very important not to overload oven during baking, because...

• the oven will automatically shut off if it's too full.
• air will not be able to circulate and properly bake the items.
• overloading the oven makes the baked goods cook too fast and burn instantly.
• the racks will collapse under the weight of the food.

What is it called when the yeast acts on sugars and starches in the dough to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol, and carbon dioxide gas gets trapped in the gluten?

• Leavening
• Proofing
• Fermentation
• Rising

Why is it important to knead yeast dough?

• To develop the gluten in the dough and gives the dough the “stretch” and “give” it needs to develop the proper texture.
• To make the dough smoother and shiny for a glossy finish.
• To add extra air into the dough, making it lighter and fluffier.
• To ensure the dough rises more quickly by breaking down the yeast.

Sneezing on a salad is an example of:

• time-temperature abuse
• poor personal hygiene
• cross-contamination
• poor cleaning and sanitizing

What happens to cake batter when hard butter is used?

• It mixes well and is fluffy.
• It has lumps of butter and is difficult to mix.
• It becomes dry.
• It is too runny.

The oldest European hotel and restaurant guide that awards up to three stars for excellence is the:

• Emmy Guide
• Restaurant Guide
• Michelin Guide
• Oscar Guide