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Function of Ingredients

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What helps the biscuit to rise in this recipe?

a)

Air incorporated when sifting the flour

b)

Steam produced from water in the butter

c)

Air created when beating the egg into the creamed mixture

d)

All of the above

2.

What is the primary function of yeast in bread making?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To act as a preservative

c)

To help the dough rise

d)

To add color

3.

Which ingredient in a cake recipe is responsible for providing structure?

a)

Sugar

b)

Flour

c)

Butter

d)

Vanilla extract

4.

In a salad dressing, what is the role of vinegar?

a)

To sweeten the dressing

b)

To emulsify the oil and water

c)

To add color

d)

To thicken the dressing

5.

What is the function of baking soda in a cookie recipe?

a)

To add sweetness

b)

To act as a leavening agent

c)

To provide moisture

d)

To enhance color

6.

Which ingredient in mayonnaise acts as an emulsifier?

a)

Egg yolk

b)

Olive oil

c)

Lemon juice

d)

Salt

7.

In a marinade, what is the purpose of using an acidic ingredient like lemon juice?

a)

To tenderize the meat

b)

To add sweetness

c)

To thicken the marinade

d)

To add color

8.

What is the function of salt in bread dough?

a)

To add sweetness

b)

To control yeast fermentation

c)

To provide color

d)

To act as a preservative

9.

Which ingredient in ice cream is responsible for lowering the freezing point, making it smoother?

a)

Sugar

b)

Milk

c)

Vanilla

d)

Egg yolk

10.

In a stew, what is the role of flour when used as an ingredient?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To thicken the stew

c)

To add color

d)

To tenderize the meat

11.

What is the function of gelatin in a jelly dessert?

a)

To add sweetness

b)

To provide color

c)

To set the dessert

d)

To add flavor

12.

Which ingredient in a vinaigrette helps to stabilize the mixture?

a)

Mustard

b)

Salt

c)

Pepper

d)

Water

13.

In a bread recipe, what is the role of sugar?

a)

To add color

b)

To feed the yeast

c)

To act as a preservative

d)

To add moisture

14.

What is the function of cornstarch in a sauce?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To thicken the sauce

c)

To add color

d)

To sweeten the sauce

15.

Which ingredient in a batter helps to create a crispy texture when fried?

a)

Egg

b)

Flour

c)

Baking powder

d)

Cornstarch