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Foods 2: Pasta & Pies

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Al dente pasta is firm to the bite, rather than soft or mushy.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Cooking fresh pasta takes longer than cooking dried pasta.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

When using a pasta machine, start at the thinnest roller setting and work your way up.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Knead pasta dough until it is smooth and elastic.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Knead pasta dough on a floured surface to prevent sticking.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

All pies have a crust and a savory filling.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Savory pies contain fruit or custard.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

To make pastry dough, you must cut in the fat.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When rolled out, pastry dough should be 1/2 inch thick.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A fluted edge is a ridged edge on a piecrust

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A bottom pie crust that is baked before filling is called a pie shell.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What is the proper way to cook pasta? CTE.F2.7



a)

Boil the water first, then add the

pasta.

b)

Add the pasta to water, then bring it to

a boil.

c)

Simmer the pasta at a temperature just

below boiling.


d)

Boil the pasta for three minutes, then

simmer for the remainder of the cooking time.

13.

Which is not a long, straight pasta shape?

a)

Fettuccine

b)

Farfalle

c)

Linguine

d)

Spaghetti

14.

Which is a type of pie?

a)

savory

b)

cream

c)

custard

d)

all of the above

15.

Which is one of the basic ingredients of pastry dough?

(You MUST click ALL that apply)

a)

Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Water

d)

Flavoring

e)

All of the Above

16.

How thick should pastry dough be after you have rolled it out?

a)

1/4 inch

b)

2/3 inch

c)

1/8 inch

d)

1/2 inch

17.

What should the diameter of a rolled out pie crust be?

a)

1 inch larger than the pie pan

b)

2 inches larger than the pie pan

c)

1/2 inch larger than the pie pan

d)

2 inches smaller than the pie pan

18.

What effect does over kneading have on pastry dough?

a)

It makes it more crisp.

b)

It makes it tough.

c)

It makes it more flaky.

d)

It makes it soft and stringy.

19.

What can you use to make a fluted edge on a pie crust?

a)

the bottom of a glass

b)

a rolling pin

c)

thumbs and index fingers or tines of a

fork

d)

crumbs from cookies or crackers

20.

What is a lattice crust?

a)

a crust made of braided strips of dough

b)

a top crust with holes poked into it

c)

a crust made with woven strips of dough

d)

a top crust with squares cut into it

21.

Docking means to poke small holes all over the dough of a pie shell before putting it in the oven.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

How are one-crust pies prepared? CTE.F2.7.3


a)

The crust is baked before the filling is

added.

b)

The crust and filling are baked

together.

c)

The crust and filling are baked together

or the crust is baked before the filling is added.

d)

The filling is cooked slightly before it

is added to the crust.

23.

What does docking prevent? CTE.F2.7.3

a)

pastry shells cracking while baking

b)

pastry shells puffing up while baking

c)

pastry shells burning while baking

d)

pastry shells growing soggy while baking

24.

Which may be used to make a crumb crust? CTE.F2.7.1

a)

graham crackers

b)

shortbread

c)

gingersnaps

d)

all of the above

25.

What is streusel? CTE.F2.7.3

a)

a crumbly mixture of butter, flour,

sugar, and spices

b)

a prepared filling for a pie made of

cream and sugar

c)

a prepared filling for a pie made of

mixed berries

d)

a crumbly mixture made of crushed

cookies or crackers

26.

What is a hand-shaped tart made by folding and pleating the edge of the dough to form the sides? CTE.F2.7.3

a)

galette

b)

turnover

c)

flan

d)

none of the above

27.

What is a square or circle of pastry folded over a sweet or savory filling? CTE.F2.7.3

a)

flan

b)

galette

c)

tart

d)

turnover

28.

Which of the following steps should you avoid when trying to prevent pie juices from creating a mess in the oven?

a)

Line the oven rack with foil.

b)

Line the shallow pan below the pie with

foil.

c)

Put a shallow pan on the oven rack below

the pie.

d)

None of the above.

29.

What is the best indication of doneness in shells and two-crust pies?

a)

texture

b)

temperature

c)

color

d)

flavor

30.
a)
ravioli
b)
cannelloni
c)
macaroni
d)
gnocchi
31.
a)
ravioli
b)
cannelloni
c)
macaroni
d)
gnocchi
32.
a)
ravioli
b)
cannelloni
c)
macaroni
d)
gnocchi
33.
a)
ravioli
b)
cannelloni
c)
macaroni
d)
gnocchi
34.
a)
spaghetti
b)
fettuccine
c)
lasagna
d)
pappardelle
35.
a)
spaghetti
b)
fettuccine
c)
lasagna
d)
pappardelle
36.
a)
spaghetti
b)
fettuccine
c)
lasagna
d)
pappardelle
37.
a)
tortellini
b)
rotelle
c)
fusilli
d)
penne
38.
a)
tortellini
b)
rotelle
c)
fusilli
d)
penne
39.
a)
tortellini
b)
rotelle
c)
fusilli
d)
penne
40.

Pasta test for doneness (meaning firm to the tooth)

a)

Buckwheat

b)

staff of life

c)

Al dente

d)

Al bitter

41.

How can you prevent pasta from sticking together while cooking?

a)

Cook with lid covered

b)

Use a little water

c)

Stir while cooking

d)

Use cold water

42.

When pasta is finished cooking you drain using what?

a)

Sifter

b)

Slotted Spoon

c)

Strainer

d)

Turner

43.

You should always rinse pasta when finished cooking it.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Pasta is made from what type of wheat

a)

Durum

b)

Spring

c)

All purpose

d)

Barley

45.

What is Alfredo sauce?

a)

Cheese and garlic

b)

Pesto

c)

A white sauce consisting of cream, butter and parmesan cheese

d)

Tomatoes and basil

46.

Marinara sauce is

a)

Blush sauce

b)

A light tomato sauce with garlic and basil

c)

Creamy sauce

d)

Cheese sauce

47.

The main nutrient in pasta is

a)

Water

b)

Fate

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

48.

Pasta ___________in volume when cooked

a)

doubles

b)

triples

c)

reduces

49.

How do you add the fat into the dry ingredients for your pie dough

a)

carefully

b)

cut it in

c)

mix it

d)

fold it

50.

After you gather the pie dough into a ball, you must let it rest and relax

a)

in the refrigerator

b)

in the freezer

c)

with a meditation app and some yoga

d)

in a bowl, oiled and warm, for proofing

51.

For rolling pie dough... flatten the dough into a disc, dust the rolling pin, and

a)

roll back and forth rapidly

b)

start rolling at the center of the dough and work outwards

c)

use tinfoil and roll it between 2 sheets of it

d)

roll it to 1/2 inch thick

52.
a)

Single Crust Pie

b)

Double Crust Pie

c)

Lattice Crust Pie

53.
a)

Single Crust Pie

b)

Double Crust Pie

c)

Lattice Crust Pie

54.
a)

Single Crust Pie

b)

Double Crust Pie (and, Ewwww)

c)

Lattice Crust Pie

55.

This picture is the tool used for what pie-making-technique?

a)

Mixing in the Water

b)

Cutting in the Egg

c)

Mixing in the Mixture

d)

Cutting in the Fat