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WorksheetsBaking and Pastry Review 2024
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Your restaurant features a pumpkin spiced poached pear with a gingerbread cookie crumble served in a pool of crème anglaise. Which customer would be able to eat this dessert without exposure to risks?
Sam, who is gluten intolerant
Dan, who is diabetic
Peter, who has a peanut allergy
Lindsay, who is lactose intolerant
Which equipment is needed to bake a wedding cake?
pie tins, mixing bowl, and whisk
icing, cake, and decorations
cake pans, mixing bowl, and oven
flour, butter, sugar, and eggs
When cracking eggs for a recipe you accidentally contaminate the walk-in cooler handle. What should you do?
sanitize and towel dry the handle
ensure the handle is securely latched
wipe the handle with a dry towel
clean and sanitize the handle
Joe is in charge of baking chocolate chip cookies. He begins his task by scaling and measuring his ingredients. He places them in the mixer and turns it on. He leaves his station to check an order. After 20 minutes, he returns and turns off the mixer. He then proceeds to scoop the cookies using a spoon. The cookies are baked in a convection oven at 425 for 20 minutes and placed on a rack to cool. Why did his cookies turn out tough?
They weren't cooled properly
Dough was overmixed
He forgot to add butter
He baked them in a convection oven
Joe is in charge of baking chocolate chip cookies. He begins his task by scaling and measuring his ingredients. He places them in the mixer and turns it on. He leaves his station to check in an order. After 20 minutes, he returns and turns off the mixer. He then proceeds to scoop the cookies using a spoon. The cookies are baked in a convection oven at 425 for 20 minutes and placed on a rack to cool. Why should he use a scoop to put the cookies on a sheet tray?
he can achieve a consistent size and shape
a scoop is more sanitary
because the spoon is dirty
because a scoop is easier to clean
Joe is in charge of baking chocolate chip cookies. He begins his task by scaling and measuring his ingredients. He places them in the mixer and turns it on. He leaves his station to check an order. After 20 minutes, he returns and turns off the mixer. He then proceeds to scoop the cookies using a spoon. The cookies are baked in a convection oven at 425°F for 20 minutes and placed on a rack to cool. Why did his cookies become too dark?
he forgot to line the tray with parchment paper
he did not mix his ingredients correctly
he did not measure his cookies correctly
he baked them too long at too high a temperature
Why is sifting important when preparing quick breads?
so the leavening is activated
so it is easier to incorporate the flour into the butter
to remove lumps and ensure a fully combined batter
to begin the gluten development
Which is the best choice for packaging a pie for pickup?
Double wrap it in plastic wrap
Place it on a sheet tray and wrap in plastic
Place it in a box 1" larger than the pie
Place it in a 3-compartment clamshell
What does a sensory evaluation of muffins include?
texture, tunneling, smell, and taste
taste, texture, egg product, and tunneling
oven temperature, cooking method, smell, and taste
oven type, muffin tins, texture, and tunneling
You are filling the flour container with a 50 lb bag of flour. How should you lift the bag to avoid injury?
bend at the waist and lift with your back
throw the bag over your shoulder and twist
bend at the knees and lift with your legs
push the flour across the floor with your foot
Which of the following is a potentially hazardous food item?
cooked oats
dry oats
sugar
flour
Nathan is working in a restaurant kitchen during the lunch rush. He slices his finger while cutting strawberries. His apron is soiled with blood. Maria has been complaining of nausea. At the sight of blood, Maria runs to the restroom and vomits on the floor. You are the manager. You learn that Maria had a fever last night. What should Nathan do about his apron before returning to work?
change his apron
wear the same apron
turn the apron around
spot clean his apron
How can cross contamination be prevented in a restaurant kitchen?
store shell eggs above heavy cream in the walk-in cooler
buy eggs from the local farmer
cool hot pastry cream in a walk-in cooler
clean and sanitize the work area after cracking the egg
Nathan is working in a restaurant kitchen during the lunch rush. He slices his finger while cutting strawberries. His apron is soiled with blood. Maria has been complaining of nausea. At the sight of blood, Maria runs to the restroom and vomits on the floor. You are the manager. You learn that Maria had a fever last night. What is one step you should take to clean and sanitize Nathan's work area?
dispose of the contaminated strawberries
label and date all of the strawberries
cook the strawberries to create a sauce
wipe down the work area with a damp cloth
Why is it important to knead yeast bread?
to shorten fermentation time
to make the bread rise correctly
to have optimal absorption of ingredients
to develop the gluten
Destiny slices 4 lbs. of ham for lunch. She then is called to help in the pantry during lunchtime. Six hours later, the slicer is still not cleaned. Mike quickly wipes off the slicer with a soapy towel so he can slice pears. Destiny returns and cleans the slicer. She cuts her finger when she accidentally hits the on switch. Which of Mike's actions created the potential for foodborne illness from CROSS-CONTAMINATION?
sanitizing but not cleaning the slicer
not allowing slicer to air dry
cleaning but not sanitizing the slicer
using the wrong equipment to slice the pears
Destiny slices 4 lbs. of ham for lunch. She then is called to help in the pantry during lunchtime. Six hours later, the slicer is still not cleaned. Mike quickly wipes off the slicer with a soapy towel so he can slice pears. Destiny returns and cleans the slicer. She cuts her finger when she accidentally hits the on switch. How should they clean the slicer?
unplug, breakdown, clean, sanitize, air dry and reassemble
sanitize, clean, towel dry, plug in and use again
clean, unplug, sanitize, air dry, and plug in
break down, clean towel dry, reassemble, and plug in
Your apple pie recipe makes 4 pies with 8 servings per pie. The recipe includes the following ingredients: 6 lb. Granny Smith apples 2 lb. sugar 3 lb. pastry flour 2 lb. shortening 1 lb. water The recipe costs $16. The executive chef asks you to cover his dinner party the following evening using the apple pies. The party has a guaranteed guest count of 60. How many ounces of liquid are in the original recipe?
12 ounces
16 ounces
32 ounces
48 ounces
Option 2
Your apple pie recipe makes 4 pies with 8 servings per pie. The recipe includes the following ingredients: 6 lb. Granny Smith apples 2 lb. sugar 3 lb. pastry flour 2 lb. shortening 1 lb. water The recipe costs $16. The executive chef asks you to cover his dinner party the following evening using the apple pies. The party has a guaranteed guest count of 60. For this dinner party, your recipe will need to be...
doubled
tripled
left as it is
halved
At delivery, your milk from a local supplier is at 47 degrees. As the manager receiving supplies, what should you do?
Put the milk in the walk-in cooler as soon as possible to get it down to the correct temperature.
Refuse delivery of the milk from the supplier.
Proceed as normal.
Pack the milk in ice and refrigerate.
Which step is most important to obtain the highest quality food products and freshest produce?
Storing all produce below 32 degrees F
Purchasing large quantities whenever possible
Purchasing from a reputable supplier
Storing all food items 6" off the floor
What is the best way to melt 1 lb. of chocolate to pour into molds?
Microwave for 2 continuous minutes
Place in a steam cabinet
Use a double boiler
Microwave for 4 continuous minutes
When analyzing current trends for his bakery, Anthony discovers that a large percentage of his clientele have peanut allergies and gluten intolerances. He decides to sell a new cake that uses garbanzo bean flour instead of cake flour. The cake was received well in his test market. Which other item might Anthony choose to eliminate or rework due to his analysis?
triple chocolate milkshake
peanut butter brittle
vanilla bean ice cream
yogurt and berry parfait
Which best describes a classical garnishing technique?
molecular gastronomy
candied spheres with strawberry sauce
rosette of whipped cream
sous vide
Suzi is baking a wedding cake for a traditional wedding with intricate stringwork on the top layer. What should she use to pipe the stringwork?
meringue
ganache
creme anglaise
royal icing
For which event is a two-layer pink and white cake with a chocolate number 6 on it best suited?
birthday
bar mitzah
wedding
baby shower
Which piece of equipment is essential for making a meringue?
zester
whisk
sifter
hook
How should you decide which four out of eight potential dessert items to feature on the seasonal dessert menu?
choose your favorites
conduct a market taste test
ask the kitchen staff
flip a coin
Which factors best influence customers' selection of restaurants and bakeries?
location, product quality, and service
product mix, marketing, and food cost budget
menu marketing and state regulations
food cost budget, owner and sales mix
You are at a county fair working at a busy food truck. Sherry, a customer, orders a banana smoothie and indicates she has a peanut allergy. You call out the order to Joe, who quickly prepares the smoothie. Sherry hands you the money, takes a sip of the smoothie, and immediately has problems breathing. What is Sherry showing a sign of?
food allergy
foodborne illness
foodborne intoxication
dairy intolerance
What is the correct way to prevent injury when lifting a heavy tray?
Bend at the waist and lift with your arms
Carry the tray at waist level with arms extended
Have a coworker help you carry the tray
Keep your back straight and flex at the knees
When preparing crème anglaise, how do you avoid curdling the egg yolk?
by adding a roux
by sautéing
by tempering
by emulsifying
