WorksheetsLeavening and Gluten
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
Yeast uses a biological reaction and baking soda and powder uses a chemical reaction to make carbon dioxide.
true
false
What ingredient do you add to bread dough to "feed" the yeast?
sugar
milk
salt
What do you have to mix with yeast to make it come alive and give baked goods lift?
warm water
cold water
boiling water
Baking soda is a leavening agent that is ...
alive
dead
a chemical
Yeast is a leavening agent that is ...
alive
dead
powdery chemical
What does yeast feed on?
acid
protein
carbohydrates and sugars
minerals
What causes baking powder to react?
acid and mositure
heat and acid
moisture only
nothing
What causes baking soda to react?
heat only
heat and acid
acid and moisture
moisture only
Match this definition to the correct leavener below: an alkaline compound, which releases carbon dioxide gas if both and acid and moisture are present.
baking powder
baking soda
yeast
cream of tartar
Which of these is a biological leavener?
yeast
baking soda
steam
cream of tartar
Gluten is found in
Bread
Wheat flour
Biscuits
All of the above
What length should gluten strands be in a good quality bread dough?
Short
Medium
Long
There shouldn't be any gluten!
How do you develop gluten and make it strong?
