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Baking Basics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Parts of the wheat kernel include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

bran

b)

endosperm

c)

gluten

d)

germ

2.

Type of flour blended from hard and soft wheat; moderate protein (gluten) content; good for many baked goods

a)

all-purpose

b)

bread

c)

cake

d)

self-rising

3.

This baking ingredient has a role in developing gluten, make possible various physical and chemical changes; supplies ‘moistness’

a)

flour

b)

fat

c)

eggs

d)

liquid

4.

This baking ingredient makes baked goods rise

a)

liquid

b)

leavening agents

c)

eggs

d)

flour

5.

This baking ingredient adds richness and flavor; can aid in browning and make texture tender

a)

liquid

b)

fat

c)

flour

d)

eggs

6.

Regular ol' white sugar is also known as

a)

granulated

b)

confectioner

c)

brown

d)

honey

7.

This baking ingredient acts as a “Binder” (keep ingredients from separating and/or helps set structure); adds flavor,

color, richness and tenderness

a)

eggs

b)

milk

c)

leavening agents

d)

sweetners

8.

Correct temperature is crucial to baking success; make sure to ______ your oven!

a)

set the timer

b)

pre heat

c)

prepare your pans

d)

mix ingredients thoroughly

9.

Most baked good recipes assume that you'll use these types of pans

a)

tempered glass

b)

dark metal

c)

insulated

d)

shiny metal

10.

Examples of solid fats used in baking include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

vegetable shortening

b)

vegetable oil

c)

lard

d)

butter

11.

Both chemical and biological leavening agents produce ______ which "lifts" the baked good

a)

CO2

b)

H2O

c)

O2

d)

C6H12O6

12.

This type of flour has a higher protein content, which means it can create a lot of gluten

a)

all-purpose

b)

bread

c)

cake

d)

whole wheat

13.

If a recipe says the pan should be "prepared", what should you do?

a)

grease and flour the pan

b)

line the pan with parchment paper

c)

use cooking spray on the pan

d)

all responses are good choices

14.

Don't overcrowd that oven! ______ needs to circulate freely around the pans

a)

air

b)

steam

c)

liquid

d)

smoke

15.

Using a ____________ promotes quick cooling of freshly baked goods...and prevents sogginess!

a)

insulated pan

b)

dish towel

c)

cooling rack

d)

microwave