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Weights, Measurements, & Tools

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a true statement about standardized recipes?

a)

They allow for ingredient substitution

b)

They ensure consistent quality and quantity

c)

They are only used in home cooking

d)

They are optional in professional kitchens.

2.

Double the following ingredients:

1 cup flour

1/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

a)

1/2 cup flour

1/6 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

b)

2 cups flour

2/3 cup sugar

2 tsp vanilla

c)

1 1/2 cup flour

4/5 cup sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

d)

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

3 tsp vanilla

3.

Half the following ingredients:

2 1/2 cups celery

1 cup onions

1 1/2 cup carrots

a)

1 1/4 cups celery

1/2 cup onions

3/4 cup carrots

b)

5 cups carrot

2 cups onions

1 1/2 cups carrots

c)

5/6 cups celery

1/3 cup onions

1/4 cup carrots

d)

5/8 cups celery

1/4 cup onions

3/16 cup carrots

4.

What is the first part of a standardized recipe?

a)

Ingredients

b)

Name/Title

c)

Directions

d)

Cooking Time

5.

Which section of a recipe lists the items needed to make the dish?

a)

Name

b)

Ingredients

c)

Directions

d)

Summary

6.

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

16

d)

18

7.

How many pints are in 1 gallon?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

8.

What is the primary purpose of using a scale in measurements?

a)

To measure temperature

b)

To measure weight

c)

To measure speed

d)

To measure time

9.

What is the proper name for a cookie sheet?

a)
Pizza tray
b)
Roasting pan
c)

Sheet pan

d)
Cake tin
10.

What tool would you use the mix or fold ingredients together?

a)
Whisk
b)
Blender
c)
Rolling pin
d)
Spatula or mixing spoon
11.

True or false:

You can measure dry and wet ingredients with the same tools.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or false:

You should NOT level off a measuring cup.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Why should you not dip your measuring cup right into the flour?

a)

You can, it's fine.

b)

It can leave air pockets

c)

It packs in the ingredients

d)

It makes it too fluffy

14.

What does a recipe mean when it calls for sifted ingredients?

a)
Sifted ingredients are ingredients that have been passed through a sieve to remove lumps and aerate them.
b)
Sifted ingredients are those that have been cooked beforehand.
c)
Sifted ingredients are always liquid ingredients.
d)
Sifted ingredients are ingredients that have been frozen.
15.

What can you put in the spouted measuring cup to help with sticky ingredients?

a)
Flour
b)
Oil or cooking spray
c)
Water
d)
Sugar
16.

True or False:

Spouted measuring cups can be used to measure mayo, sour cream, and flour.

a)

False

b)

True

17.

What is taring a scale?

a)
Taring a scale is the process of resetting the scale to zero to exclude the weight of the container.
b)
Taring a scale is calibrating the scale for different weights.
c)
Taring a scale is adding weight to the container.
d)
Taring a scale is measuring the total weight of the item and container.
18.

What units of measure would you see measuring ingredients with a scale?

a)
meters
b)
liters
c)
grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds
d)
cups
19.

What is a hotel pan?

a)
A hotel pan is a rectangular metal container used for cooking, serving, and storing food in commercial kitchens.
b)
A hotel pan is a round container used for baking cakes.
c)
A hotel pan is a type of bed used in hotels.
d)
A hotel pan is a decorative plate used for serving appetizers.
20.

What kind of knife is used for cutting bread?

a)
Chef's knife
b)
Paring knife
c)
Utility knife
d)
Serrated knife