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Foods 1 - 2.04 Cooking Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks, or the hands is to:

a)

cut-in

b)

fold

c)

knead

d)

stir

2.

To cook food in a pan using vapor produced by a boiling liquid

a)

steam

b)

simmer

c)

boil

d)

saute

3.

To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat is to:

a)

barbeque

b)

boil

c)

sauté

d)

steam

4.

The abbreviation for pound is:

a)

pd

b)

pt

c)

lb

d)

lt

5.

To cook food in liquid that is just below the boiling point

a)

steam

b)

simmer

c)

boil

d)

saute

6.

To leave an opening in the covering of a food to allow steam to escape is to:

a)

dissolve

b)

marinate

c)

soak

d)

vent

7.

To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking is to:

a)

baste

b)

grease

c)

season

d)

tenderize

8.

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

16

9.

How many cups are in 2 quarts?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

16

10.

Which measure equals a one-half cup?

a)

two fluid ounces

b)

eight tablespoons

c)

eight teaspoons

d)

eight fluid ounces

11.

To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one, using a rubber spatula or spoon in a gentle up, down, and over motion so that the mixture stays light is to:

a)

cut-in

b)

fold

c)

knead

d)

stir

12.

To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid is to:

a)

dissolve

b)

marinate

c)

soak

d)

vent

13.

Which measure equals one pound?

a)

eight ounces

b)

eight fluid ounces

c)

sixteen ounces

d)

sixteen fluid ounces

14.

To cook uncovered under a direct heat source is to:

a)

braise

b)

broil

c)

roast

d)

simmer

15.

To work a ball of dough with the fingertips or heels of the hands by repeating press, fold, and turn motions is to:

a)

cut in

b)

fold

c)

knead

d)

stir

16.

To lightly mix ingredients by tumbling them with tongs or a large fork and spoon

a)

mix

b)

fold

c)

knead

d)

toss

17.

What is an abbreviation for teaspoon?

a)

t

b)

teas

c)

T

d)

Tbsp

18.

Which measure equals 1 tablespoon?

a)

1 fluid ounce

b)

2 fluid ounces

c)

2 teaspoons

d)

3 teaspoons

19.

To roast slowly on a rack or spit over hot coals or some other direct heat source and baste with a spicy sauce

a)

broil

b)

bake

c)

barbeque

d)

fry

20.

3 quarts = ______ pints

a)

1

b)

3

c)

6

d)

9