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Gingerbread House Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the temperature to preheat the oven for making the gingerbread house?

a)

250°F

b)

300°F

c)

350°F

d)

400°F

2.

What is used to grease the bottom and sides of the pot for making the dough?

a)

Butter

b)

Vegetable oil

c)

Nonstick cooking spray

d)

Olive oil

3.

How many cups of powdered sugar are used to make the royal icing?

a)

8 cups

b)

6 cups

c)

4 cups

d)

2 cups

4.

What is used to glue the gingerbread house together?

a)

Melted chocolate

b)

Whipped cream

c)

Caramel sauce

d)

Royal icing

5.

What is the purpose of placing two small glass bowls on either side of the upside down roof pieces?

a)

To dry the royal icing

b)

To cool the roof pieces

c)

To prop the pieces up into a 'V' shape

d)

To decorate the roof pieces

6.

What is the main ingredient used to make the gingerbread dough?

a)

Coconut oil

b)

Olive oil

c)

Vegetable shortening

d)

Butter

7.

What is the purpose of adding cream of tartar to the royal icing?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To thicken the icing

c)

To add color

d)

To make it fluffy

8.

How long should the gingerbread house pieces be baked in the oven?

a)

15-18 minutes

b)

8-10 minutes

c)

10-12 minutes

d)

12-15 minutes

9.

What is used to thin the royal icing for decorating the gingerbread house?

a)

Milk

b)

Vanilla extract

c)

Lemon juice

d)

Water

10.

How should the leftover dough be stored for later use?

a)

In a cool, dark place

b)

At room temperature

c)

In the freezer

d)

In the refrigerator

11.

What is the purpose of the paper shopping bag piece across the roof pieces?

a)

To prop the pieces up into a 'V' shape

b)

To cool the roof pieces

c)

To dry the royal icing

d)

To add flavor

12.

What is the main purpose of the royal icing in the gingerbread house?

a)

To cool the roof pieces

b)

To glue the house together

c)

To decorate the roof pieces

d)

To add flavor

13.

What is the main purpose of the nonstick cooking spray in the recipe?

a)

To decorate the roof pieces

b)

To add flavor

c)

To grease the pot

d)

To cool the roof pieces

14.

What is the main purpose of the molasses in the gingerbread dough?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To thicken the dough

c)

To add color

d)

To sweeten the dough

15.

What is the main purpose of the nutmeg in the gingerbread dough?

a)

To sweeten the dough

b)

To add flavor

c)

To thicken the dough

d)

To add color

16.

What is the purpose of adding baking soda to the gingerbread dough?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To thicken the dough

c)

To add color

d)

To help the dough rise

17.

How long should the royal icing be beaten for?

a)

5-7 minutes

b)

10-12 minutes

c)

15-18 minutes

d)

20-22 minutes

18.

What is the purpose of adding eggs to the gingerbread dough?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To bind the ingredients together

c)

To add color

d)

To make it fluffy