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Types of Ingredients - Baked Goods

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

This ingredient provides stability to a baked item and assures that it does not collapse once removed from the oven. What is a strengthener?

a)

Sugar

b)

Liquid

c)

Flour

d)

Cornstarch

2.

This ingredient provides moisture to the product and allows the gluten to develop properly. Choose which liquid ingredients are often used in baking.

a)

Water

b)

Milk

c)

Whipping Cream

d)

All of the above

3.

Ingredient which affect the baked items taste and color.

a)

Thickeners

b)

Flavorings

c)

Shortening/Fats

d)

Alkaline

4.

Which of the following are leavening ingredients in baking?

(Choose as many as apply)

a)

Vanilla

b)

Baking powder

c)

Lemons

d)

Yeast

5.

What of the following is true of a thickening ingredient in baking?

a)

Makes dough moist

b)

Affects the baked items taste and color

c)

Used to determine the consistency of the finished product

d)

Allows gluten to properly develop

6.

Ingredients that make baked goods moist, add flavor and keep items fresh longer.

a)

Sweeteners

b)

Shortenings/Fat

c)

Alkaline

d)

Strengtheners

7.

What affects does the Sweetener have on a baked good?

(Choose all that apply)

a)

Adds flavor and color

b)

Causes the dough or batter to rise

c)

Helps the shortening blend with other ingredients

d)

Makes the product soft and tender

8.

The Alkaline leavening agent needed when acid is present in the batter or mix. Which leaving agent is used?

a)

Yeast

b)

Baking soda

c)

Cornstarch

d)

Baking powder

9.

What are some Flavorings used in baked items?

a)

Vanilla

b)

Citrus fruit

c)

Chocolate

d)

All of the above

10.

Gelatin and cornstarch are which type of ingredient?

a)

Sweetener

b)

Thickening agent

c)

Leavening agent

d)

Flavoring