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baking terminology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Also known as a hot water bath, it is usually used to melt chocolate and butter gently and gradually over a pot of simmering water.

a)

Caramelization

b)

Double boil

c)

grease

d)

steaming

2.

2. •A mixture of dry and liquid ingredients such as eggs, flour, and milk or water. Similar to dough but it has a much thinner consistency and cannot be kneaded.

a)

butter

b)

batter

c)

better

d)

batere

3.

3. Process of cooking sugar until it turns brown. When sugar is heated to high temperatures, it undergoes chemical changes and breaks down.

a)

boiled icing

b)

sugar browning

c)

simple syrup

d)

caramelization

4.

4. Technique of pinching the sides and tops of pie or tart crusts.

a)

latice

b)

pinching

c)

crimping

d)

clipping

5.

5. Thinning a liquid by adding in water or another solvent.

a)

boiling

b)

Dilute

c)

simmer

d)

condensation

6.

6. To brush a layer of beaten egg mixture over the surface of food, typically to add colour after it is baked.

a)

egg yolk wash

b)

egg splash

c)

Egg Wash

d)

egg yolk splash

7.

7. To lubricate or oil something (usually a pan) with a fat, usually butter.

a)

oiler

b)

lard

c)

lubricant spray

d)

grease

8.

8. is thick and fluffy, and is used to coat the outside (and often the inner layers) of a cake.

a)

toppings

b)

sugar covering

c)

frosting

d)

layering

9.

9. Slashing the surface of food such as bread/pie dough, cakes and meat using a sharp knife.

a)

Scoring

b)

Scouring

c)

slicing

d)

slitting

10.

10. Using a sharp edged instrument to remove something from a surface. For example, scraping bread dough from a work table.

a)

scalping

b)

scalding

c)

Scrape

d)

scrap

11.

11. The length of time that a product is usable, fit for consumption, and can be kept.

a)

Shell life

b)

date of consumption

c)

time of consumption

d)

shell time

12.

12. Made by scraping the outer layer of the skin of citrus fruits using a grater. Used to add flavour to food.

a)

grater

b)

scraper

c)

peeling

d)

zest

13.

13. set every thing in place. Prepare everything for your baking.

a)

set-up

b)

preparation

c)

placement

d)

mise en place

14.

14. To squeeze a liquid substance (usually a frosting) through a piping bag for decorating purposes.

a)

squeezer

b)

pastry bag

c)

pipe

d)

pipping

15.

15. To add one substance to another and mix them together such that they are evenly distributed.

a)

combining

b)

incorporae

c)

mixing

d)

blend

16.

16. Used to line baking pans to prevent food form sticking to them.

a)

grease paper

b)

Brown paper

c)

Lining paper

d)

Parchment paper

17.

17. Baking the crust of pie/ tart without the filling.

a)

Pre baked crust

b)

Bake Blind

c)

half cook crust

d)

crunchy crust

18.

18. The process of bringing a liquid to a temperature that is slightly below its boiling point, and letting it bubble gently.

a)

slimer

b)

Simmer

c)

Pre boil

d)

semi boiled

19.

19. Using a knife or sharp object to chop something very finely/into very small pieces.

a)

Diced

b)

finely dice

c)

slice

d)

Mince

20.

20. The length of time that a product is usable, fit for consumption, and can be kept.

a)

shelves date

b)

Expiration date

c)

Shelf life

d)

non of the above