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Yeast & Quick Breads

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Quick Breads are called "quick" because they use ________ as a leavening agent. 
a)
baking soda
b)
baking powder
c)
yeast
d)
either baking soda or powder
2.
Pancakes are an example of a ___________ batter.
a)
Pour
b)
Drop
c)
Rolled
d)
Soft
3.
The crumb of a muffin should:
a)
be tender
b)
be moist
c)
break apart without crumbling
d)
all of the above
4.
Yeast breads must be ___________ in order to develop the gluten
a)
mixed
b)
scaled
c)
kneaded
d)
none of the above
5.

Yeast, acting as a leavening agen, allows the bread dough to rise through a process called fermentation

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Proofing the Yeast is the last step to ensure a good rise to your dough.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Getting the temp. of your water correct for proofing the yest is one of the most important steps to reactivate the yeast.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Baking Soda and Baking Powder can be equally exchanged for each other in a recipe.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What ingredient adds flavor, and regulates action of yeast in yeast breads?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Salt

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

10.

What ingredient hydrates protein, and helps dissolve ingredients?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Salt

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

11.

What ingredient provides food for the leavening agent in yeast breads, gives sweetness, and helps brow crust?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Salt

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

12.

What ingredient helps incorporate air into dough, helps structure, and adds flavor & color?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

13.

What ingredient provides structure?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

14.

What ingredient tenderizes, causes dough to structure to separate into layers?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

15.

Which of the following is NOT a leavener?

a)

Baking powder

b)

Baking soda

c)

Eggs

d)

Salt

16.

Yeast is the leavening agent most often used in quick breads.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

When baking soda and/or baking powder are activated, carbon dioxide is created.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Well-developed gluten is desirable in quick breads.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
What does the leavening agent do?
a)
explode
b)
makes the dough rise
c)
makes the bread flat
d)
kills the yeast
20.

What would happen if fermentation failed to occur?

a)

The yeast dough would have too much gas & explode

b)

The yeast dough would not rise

c)

The yeast dough would be dry

d)

The yeast dough would not be elastic