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Baking Principles

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Wheat flour is the only flour that is capable of producing

a)

gluten

b)

starch

c)

oxidation

d)

steam

2.

________flour is the hardest flour, having a high amount of protein and is ideal for substantial gluten creation

a)

All-purpose

b)

Bread

c)

Pastry

d)

Whole wheat

3.

The longer you mix a substance, the more ______will develop.

a)

moisture

b)

leaveners

c)

gluten

d)

gliadin

4.

Starches will _______once they reach a temperature of approx. 140F) and will absorb additional moisture up to 10x their own weight and expand

a)

gelantinize

b)

oxidize

c)

become fluffy

d)

solidify

5.

______ coagulate once the dough or batter reaches 160F causing the additional structure to be added

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

starch

d)

water

6.

This leavener is mixture of sodium bicarbonate and an added acid, such as cream of tartar

a)

baking powder

b)

baking soda

c)

yeast

d)

steam

7.

Working a dough to produce gluten by repeatedly folding the dough onto itself is called _________

a)

creaming

b)

kneading

c)

sifting

d)

whipping

8.

This means gently incorporating ingredients such as whipped cream or eggs with dry ingredients or batter.

a)

folding

b)

cut in

c)

stirring

d)

blending

9.

Baking soda will react and create CO2 if what is added?

a)

a crust

b)

an alkaline

c)

an acid

d)

a fat

10.

ingredients that are _______interfere with the formation of structure in baked goods; include sugars and fats

a)

tougheners

b)

tenderizers

c)

moisteners

d)

driers

11.

Roles of water in baked goods include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

promotes browning

b)

dissolves and activate ingredients like baking powder

c)

gluten formation

d)

adjusts batter/dough consistency

12.

The ________ of baked goods consists of air cells surrounded by porous cell walls

a)

crumb

b)

crust

c)

gluten

d)

staling

13.

Browning in baked goods is due to carmelization and _______ (sugars and proteins)

a)

Enzymatic browning

b)

Maillard reaction

c)

Starched gelatinizing

d)

Gluten developing

14.

This is major cause of staling

a)

starch retrogradation

b)

gas contraction

c)

sugars recrystallize

d)

just not really sure

15.

The proteins and starches in flour, eggs, and cocoa powder act as ___________

a)

structure builders

b)

flavor enhancers

c)

tenderizers

d)

crumbling and bumbling

16.

This is the firming or hardening of proteins generally caused by heat

a)

oxidation

b)

coagulation

c)

hydration

d)

air cell formation

17.

Process of absorbing water

a)

oxidation

b)

hydration

c)

gluten development

d)

being "spongey"

18.

This occurs when oxygen from the air reacts with proteins and other components in flour

a)

hydration

b)

oxidation

c)

air cell formation

d)

bleaching

19.

Any fat used in baking is called ________ because it shortens the gluten strands

a)

plastic

b)

oil

c)

shortening

d)

Crisco

20.

All __________ formation needs to occur during mixing because none will form when baking

a)

oxidation

b)

air cell

c)

hydration

d)

amylase