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WorksheetsBaking Basics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Parts of the wheat kernel include all of the following EXCEPT
bran
endosperm
gluten
germ
Type of flour blended from hard and soft wheat; moderate protein (gluten) content; good for many baked goods
all-purpose
bread
cake
self-rising
This baking ingredient has a role in developing gluten, make possible various physical and chemical changes; supplies ‘moistness’
flour
fat
eggs
liquid
This baking ingredient makes baked goods rise
liquid
leavening agents
eggs
flour
This baking ingredient adds richness and flavor; can aid in browning and make texture tender
liquid
fat
flour
eggs
Regular ol' white sugar is also known as
granulated
confectioner
brown
honey
This baking ingredient acts as a “Binder” (keep ingredients from separating and/or helps set structure); adds flavor,
color, richness and tenderness
eggs
milk
leavening agents
sweetners
Correct temperature is crucial to baking success; make sure to ______ your oven!
set the timer
pre heat
prepare your pans
mix ingredients thoroughly
Most baked good recipes assume that you'll use these types of pans
tempered glass
dark metal
insulated
shiny metal
Examples of solid fats used in baking include all of the following EXCEPT:
vegetable shortening
vegetable oil
lard
butter
Both chemical and biological leavening agents produce ______ which "lifts" the baked good
CO2
H2O
O2
C6H12O6
This type of flour has a higher protein content, which means it can create a lot of gluten
all-purpose
bread
cake
whole wheat
If a recipe says the pan should be "prepared", what should you do?
grease and flour the pan
line the pan with parchment paper
use cooking spray on the pan
all responses are good choices
Don't overcrowd that oven! ______ needs to circulate freely around the pans
air
steam
liquid
smoke
Using a ____________ promotes quick cooling of freshly baked goods...and prevents sogginess!
insulated pan
dish towel
cooling rack
microwave
