Quick Breads and Pastry Quiz

What are quick breads?

• Breads made with yeast

• Breads leavened without yeast

• Breads that take days to prepare

• Breads baked in wood ovens

Which of the following is a common leavening agent used in quick breads?

• Yeast

• baking powder

• Starter dough

• Corn syrup

Which ingredient primarily gives structure to quick breads?

• Sugar

• Flour

• Salt

• Milk

The main purpose of baking soda in quick breads is to:

• Produce carbon dioxide gas for leavening

• Add sweetness

• Add color

• Improve aroma

Which of the following quick breads is poured batter type?

• Pancakes

• Biscuits

• Muffins

• Loaf bread

Muffins belong to what type of batter mixture?

• Pour batter

• Drop batter

• soft dough

• Stiff dough

What happens if you overmix quick bread batter?

• Bread becomes tough and has tunnels

• Bread becomes light and fluffy

• Bread becomes moister

• Bread rises more

Which of the following is not a type of quick bread?

• Banana loaf

• Cornbread

• French baguette

• Muffin

What is the function of sugar in quick bread?

• Makes bread chewy

• Acts as preservative

• Strengthens gluten

• Adds sweetness and aids in browning

Which of the following best describes the mixing method for muffins?

• Combine dry and wet separately, then mix lightly

• All ingredients mixed together

• Cream fat and sugar first

• Beat egg whites separately