Topic 1

What is the largest component in a wheat kernel?

The endosperm

What is the protein that is only found in wheat called?

Gluten

What is All-purpose flour a mix of?

1 part bread flour and 1 part cake flour

Do pastry and cake flour have virtually gluten content?

No they dont have it compared to bread and all purpose flour

What colour is cake flour?

WHITE

What colour is bread/pastry flour?

CREAMY/YELLOW

What kind of leavening agent is yeast?

A natural leavening agent

How does baking soda activate?

It requires some form of acid in recipe for it to activate

What should you do for products containing baking soda?

They should be baked immediately

How much water does milk have

88%

What does pasteurizing diary products do?

It makes them not harmful to consume and shelf stable

What are the 4 types of milk?

• fresh,

• evaporated,

• condensed,

• dried

What are 3 examples of quick bread mixing methods?

1. biscuit method,

2. muffin method

3. creaming method

What is the biscuit method?

1. Weigh ingredients

2. Sift dry ingredients

3. Combine dry ingredients, including sugar

4. Cut and/or rub fat into dry ingredients

5. Combine liquid ingredients including eggs

6. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix only until everything has been incorporated

7. DO NOT OVERMIX

8. Portion and bake as required

What is the MUFFIN METHOD?

1. Weigh ingredients

2. Sift dry ingredients

3. Combine dry ingredients, including sugar

4. Combine liquid ingredients, including melted fat.

5. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients.

6. Mix until combined

7. DO NOT OVERMIX

8. Portion and bake as required

What is the creaming method?

1. Scale ingredients.

2. Place butter and/or shortening in the mixing bowl. Beat slowly until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the sugar; cream at moderate speed until fluffy.

4. Add the eggs a little at a time. Beat until eggs are absorbed before adding more.

5. Scrape sides of bowl.

6. Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the liquids. Do not overmix