Baking Basics and Science
This is the main function or purpose that flour serves when it is used in baked goods.
What is providing structure?
This term refers to milk that has been heated to just below boiling point.
What is scalded milk?
Potatoes should never be stored in the refrigerator; instead they should be places in this type of environment.
What is a dark, room temperature room?
To ensure proper hygiene and prevent foodborne illness, hands shoudl be washed before handling food for at least this long?
What is 20 to 30 seconds?
This is the exact number of fluid ounces found in one standard measuring cup.
What is 8 ounces?
The biggest difference between various types of flours (such as bread, all-purpose, cake) comes down to the amount of this specific protein in the flour.
What is gluten?
This process inolves heat-treating milk or eggs specifically to kill off potential bacteria.
What is pasteurization?
You should avoid washing fresh fruits and vegetables prior to storing them because the leftover moisture encourages the growth of this.
What is mold?
Washing your hands after handling raw meat and using seperate cutting boards for meats and vegetables are practices designed to avoid this dangerous kitchen hazard.
What is cross contamination?
This specific recipe ingredient must always be firmly "packed" down into a dry measuring cup to ensure an accurate measurement.
What is brown sugar?
These two common kitchen leaveners are examples of chemical leavening agents but cannot be used interchangeably.
What is baking soda and baking powder?
This sweet, airy topping is made by beating sugar together with egg whites.
What is a meringue?
This is the standard ratio of water to white rice used during the cooking process.
What is 2 to 1 ratio. (2 cups water for every cup of rice)
Throwing this onto a kitchen grease fire is highly dangerous and should never be done.
What is water?
This is the primary function and "job" that carbohydrates perform for our bodies.
What provides energy for our body's functions?
Cookies like Tollhouse Marble Squares, which are spread into and baked in a large pan before being cut into individual servings, falls into this specific cookie classification.
What are bar cookies?
Egg whites separate best when they are at this temperature, but they will reach their optimal volume when beaten at this temperature. (2 part answer)
What is cold for separating and room temperature for beating?
This specific part of a grain kernel is considered the reproductive center and is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats.
What is the germ?
This is the first thing you should do when your finger gets cut in culinary.
What is run it under cold water?
Also acceptable answer: alert your teacher
What is descending by weight (or most to least)?
Liquids are cruticial in baking because they hydrate the flour proteins, can add flavor, and can activate the chemical leavener IF they meet this chemical criteria.
What is being acidic?
These twisted, cord-like strands of egg white anchor the yolk securely in the center of the egg.
What is the chalazae?
Botanically speaking, an onion is classified as this type of vegetable with many layers and a protective outer skin.
What is a bulb?
What is "highly perishable"?
This is the current, circular healthy eating icon created and utilized by the USDA to represent nutrition groups.
What is MyPlate?