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Yeast Bread Assessment

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

When one bakes yeast bread using the conventional mixing method, the dough should be allowed to rise:

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

three times

d)

four times

2.

Which ingredient is essential for activating yeast in bread dough?

a)

Cold water

b)

Sugar

c)

Salt

d)

Butter

3.

What is the primary purpose of kneading yeast bread dough?

a)

To increase sweetness

b)

To develop gluten

c)

To cool the dough

d)

To add flavor

4.

When one bakes yeast bread products, what would happen if fermentation failed to occur?

a)

The yeast dough would have too much gas & explode

b)

The yeast dough would not rise

c)

The yeast dough would be dry

d)

The yeast dough would not be elastic

5.

How do lean & rich doughs DIFFER?

a)

lean doughs contain eggs, but rich doughs lack eggs

b)

lean doughs contain yeast, but rich doughs lack yeast

c)

lean doughs have little to no sugar or fat, but rich doughs contain fat & sugar

d)

lean doughs contain fat & sugar, but rich doughs lack fat & sugar

6.

How do yeast breads differ from quick breads?

a)

Quick breads use chemical leavening agents such as sugar, but yeast breads use yeast to leaven

b)

Quick breads use baking soda or baking powder as a leavening agent, but yeast breads use yeast to leaven

c)

Quick breads do not need a leavening agent, but yeast breads use baking powder to leaven

d)

Quick breads use salt as a leavening agent, but yeast breads use yeast to leaven

7.

During the production of yeast breads, punching down the dough releases:

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

hydrogen

d)

oxygen

8.

Scoring prevents the crust from:

a)

cracking

b)

browning

c)

drying out

d)

burning

9.

Which is not a yeast bread?

a)

doughnuts

b)

drop biscuits

c)

cinnamon rolls

d)

soft pretzels

10.

During the production of yeast breads, punching down the dough releases:

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

hydrogen

d)

oxygen

11.

What is the name of the process wherein yeast feeds on sugar and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide?

a)

kneading

b)

fermentation

c)

cooling

d)

stirring

12.

When yeast is dissolved in the traditional mixing method, what is the correct temperature for the liquid?

a)

35°-50°

b)

75°-85°

c)

105°-115°

d)

120°-140°

13.

What mixer attachment can help speed up the kneading process?

a)

Whisk

b)

Dough Hook

c)

Paddle

d)

Grinder

14.
Success of yeast breads depends on:
a)
Careful measuring
b)
Sufficient kneading
c)
Controlled temperatures
d)
All of the above
15.

For this method, all of the ingredients are combined, and the dough is kneaded and set aside to rise.

a)

Straight dough method

b)

Sponge dough method

c)

Batter

d)

No knead

16.

How do you tell if the bread is baked thoroughly?

a)

Put a toothpick or butter knife inthe center. If it comes out clean it's done.

b)

Tap it lightly with hand.  If it sounds hollow, it is done

c)

If the top is golden brown

d)

If you can cut it without a problem.

17.

Sugar

a)

Gives flavor to the bread

b)

Helps the crust to brown

c)

Is a source of food for the yeast

d)

All of the above

18.

When portioning dough

a)

it is divided into portions of equal weight.

b)

work as quickly as possible so dough doesn't dry out.

c)

divide into 12 ounce portions.

19.

What is the effect of adding too much flour to yeast bread dough?

a)

The bread will be light and airy

b)

The bread will be dense and dry

c)

The bread will taste sweeter

d)

The bread will not brown

20.

Which of the following is a sign that yeast dough has finished its first rise?

a)

The dough is cold

b)

The dough is sticky

c)

The dough is hard

d)

The dough has doubled in size

21.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the straight dough method for yeast breads?

a)

Kneading the dough

b)

Mixing all ingredients together

c)

Allowing the dough to rise

d)

Shaping the dough before mixing

22.

What happens if yeast bread dough is not kneaded enough?

a)

The bread will be too sweet

b)

The bread will be tough and chewy

c)

The bread will not rise well and have poor texture

d)

The bread will brown too quickly

23.

What is the main reason for allowing yeast bread dough to rest after kneading?

a)

To cool the dough

b)

To make the dough sweeter

c)

To allow gluten to relax and fermentation to occur

d)

To add more flour

24.

What is the effect of using water that is too hot when dissolving yeast?

a)

It kills the yeast and prevents rising

b)

It makes the dough sticky

c)

It speeds up fermentation

d)

It improves the flavor

25.

Which step comes immediately after shaping yeast bread dough?

a)

Baking

b)

Second rise (proofing)

c)

Kneading

d)

Punching down