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Culinary Arts - Unit 1 Kitchen Basics

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Evie washed her hands before starting to cook.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

2.

Cole didn’t unplug the blender before washing it out.

a)

safe

b)

unsafe

3.

Kate let the dirty knife soak in the sink of hot, soapy water so it would be easier to clean.

a)

safe

b)

unsafe

4.

Ingredient that should be gently scooped into dry measuring cup and leveled off across top with straight edge spatula.

a)

brown sugar

b)

flour

5.

Ingredient that should be measured at eye level when measured

a)

peanut butter

b)

milk

6.

Ingredient that should be measured using the markings on the wrapper

a)

butter

b)

powdered sugar

7.

Ingredient that should be packed into the measuring cup and hold it's shape when released

a)

brown sugar

b)

flour

8.

tsp. is the abbreviation for

a)

tablespoon

b)

teaspoon

9.

T. is the abbreviation for

a)

tablespoon

b)

teaspoon

10.

How many ounces are in one cup?

a)

8

b)

10

11.

How many ounces are in one pound?

a)

12

b)

16

12.

A stick of butter is the equivalent to

a)

1/2 cup

b)

1 cup

13.

used to enable the food to be cooled on all sides after being baked

a)

cookie sheet

b)

cooling rack

14.

a long, deep dish or pan for baking bread, cake, etc.

a)

loaf pan

b)

muffin tin

15.

long, slender tool with a series of sharp blades used to shred, grate, or zest

a)

bench scraper

b)

microplane

16.

used to measure ingredients

a)

measuring cups and spoons

b)

mixing bowls

17.

used to protect hands from hot pans and oven racks

a)

double boiler

b)

oven mitt/potholder

18.

a shallow metal or glass dish with sloping sides

a)

loaf pan

b)

pie pan

19.

used to hold ingredients while mixing

a)

pastry blender

b)

mixing bowls

20.

used to measure the temperature and e stage of a cooking sugar solution

a)

candy thermometer

b)

pastry brush

21.

used to cut fat into flour for biscuits and pie crust

a)

pastry blender

b)

pastry brush

22.

pan with round depressions

a)

cookie sheet

b)

muffin pan

23.

consists of a set of beaters attached to a motor

a)

pastry blender

b)

electric mixer

24.

used to incorporate air into foods and prevent lumps from forming in sauces and gravies

a)

whisk

b)

electric hand mixer

25.

used to separate the egg white from the egg yolk.

a)

egg separator

b)

rubber scraper

26.

used to weigh ingredients

a)

scale

b)

parchment paper

27.

disposable non-stick paper used for baking

a)

parchment paper

b)

foil

28.

pan with 1” sides for bar cookies and jelly rolls

a)

cookie sheet

b)

jelly roll pan

29.

used to brush butter or sauces onto food

a)

straight edge spatula

b)

pastry brush

30.

small pan fits inside larger pan to cook food gently

a)

muffin pan

b)

double boiler

31.

spring-loaded scoop to help measure batters and doughs

a)

cookie scoop

b)

wooden spoon

32.

mesh bottom with handle used to sift ingredients

a)

whisk

b)

strainer

33.

flat, rectangular tool used to divide, portion, scoop and transfer ingredients or dough

a)

microplane

b)

bench scraper

34.

used to level off dry ingredients

a)

straight edge spatula

b)

rubber scraper

35.

used to roll dough or pastry

a)

electric hand mixer

b)

rolling pin

36.

used to scrape bowls and saucepans

a)

whisk

b)

rubber scraper

37.

flat sheet made of metal used for baking cookies

a)

jelly roll pan

b)

cookie sheet

38.

To make a food cold by placing it in the refrigerator or in a bowl over ice

a)

chill

b)

cream

39.

To incorporate a delicate mixture into a thicker, heavier mixture so the finished product remains light

a)

knead

b)

fold

40.

To cook in a sugar syrup until coated or crystallized

a)

candy

b)

caramelize

41.

To wrap a flexible piece of food around onto itself or to flatten dough to an even thickness

a)

scald

b)

roll

42.

To place small pieces of butter or another food over the surface of a food

a)

dot

b)

sprinkle

43.

To combine two or more ingredients into one mass

a)

mix

b)

melt

44.

To work dough by pressing it with the heels of the hands, folding it, turning it, and repeating each motion until the dough is smooth and elastic

a)

knead

b)

cream

45.

To push a fist firmly into the top of risen yeast dough

a)

punch down

b)

flute

46.

To cook in the oven with dry heat

a)

saute

b)

bake

47.

To heat an appliance to a desired temperature about 5-8 minutes before it is to be used

a)

preheat

b)

scald

48.

To make grooves or folds in dough

a)

knead

b)

flute

49.

To soften solid fats, often by adding a second ingredient, such as sugar, and working with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer

a)

cream

b)

grease

50.

To heat liquid to just below the boiling point

a)

scald

b)

saute

51.

To change from a solid to a liquid through application of heat

a)

melt

b)

scald

52.

To form

a)

punch down

b)

shape

53.

To heat sugar until a brown color and characteristic flavor develop

a)

candy

b)

caramelize

54.

To rub fat on the surface of a cooking utensil or on a food itself

a)

grease

b)

bake

55.

To scatter drops of liquid or particles of powder over the surface of a food

a)

sprinkle

b)

dust

56.

To lightly sprinkle the surface of a food with sugar, flour, or crumbs

a)

dust

b)

caramelize

57.

To remove one part from another

a)

separate

b)

fold