Cooking Exam Review

Dishwashing Methods

wash, rinse, sanitize.

FIFO

First in first out

Cross Contamination

Occurs when one food comes in contact with a surface or utensil that has been contaminated by another.

Cutting Board Colors

Yellow for poultry
Red for raw meat
Green for fruits and vegetables
White for cooked foods
Blue for seafood.

The Danger Zone

Temperature zone from 41-135F/40-140C where bacteria can grow exponentially.

Fridge Temperature

The fridge should be kept at 40F or 4C or less at all times.

Frozen Food Thawing Methods

Thawed in the fridge, under cold running water, or in the microwave/oven.

Mise En Place

A French term meaning 'everything is in its place.'

Cookie Quality Elements

Flavour, texture, and appearance.

Standard Breading Procedure

Involves flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs.

Mother Sauces

Base sauces used in cooking: Bechamel, Veloute, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Sauce Tomat.

Influence of High-Gluten Flour

Can make cookies tough due to excessive gluten development.

Capsaicin

Chemical compound in chiles causing burning sensation or heat; irritates skin when in high concentrations.

Scoville Scale

Used to measure the heat of peppers; invented by Wilbur Scoville in 1912.

Bread Making Methods

Includes Straight Dough, Refrigerator, Rapid Mix, Batter, Sponge Dough, Brown and Serve, and Freezer Bread methods.

Key Ingredient in Bread - Flour

Contains gluten-forming proteins for bread structure; higher protein content results in denser bread.

Effects of Yeast in Bread

Ferments sugars producing carbon dioxide gas, making the dough rise and contributing flavor.

Role of Sugar in Bread

Feeds yeast for fermentation, adds sweetness and helps with browning during baking.

Kitchen Brigade

Organizational structure in the kitchen; includes roles like Chef, Sous Chef, etc.

Appliance for Reducing Cookie Texture Issues

Proper baking temperature and time can help achieve proper cookie color and texture.

Fire Safety Tip

Use baking soda for grease fires.

Cookie Forming Methods

Include drop cookies, rolled cookies, spritz cookies, sheet cookies, icebox cookies, and bar cookies.