Pastry
History
Cake
Definitions
Decorating
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What is a pastry?
A major type of bakers confectionery
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Where did the tradition of pastry making come from?
Was used throughout the Mediterranean in ancient times
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What is cake?
A form of sweet dessert that is usually baked
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What is a pastry board?
A square or oblong board on which pastry is rolled out
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What is a cake often finished with?
Frosting
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What are some common pastry dishes?
Pies, Tarts, Quiches, and Pasties
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When did actual pastry recipe begin appearing?
The 16th century
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What was cake in its oldest forms?
Modifications of bread
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What is a pastry?
Food used in dishes such as pies or strudel
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What is frosting usually made out of?
Powdered sugar, milk or cream, flavorings such as vanilla extract or cocoa powder
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How is pastry different from bread?
A higher fat content, flaky and crumbly texture
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Who had filo-style pastries in their culinary traditions?
Romans, Greeks, and Phoenicians
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What are some typical cake ingredients?
Flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil
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What is a pastry bag?
Cone shaped bag used to make an even stream of frosting
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What are sprinkles?
Small firm pieces of sugar and oils coloured with food coloring
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What is the texture of a good pastry?
Light, airy, but firm enough to support the weight of the filling
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Who had sweetmeats as apart of their traditions?
Aristophanes
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What are some common flavorings for cakes?
Dried, candied, or fresh fruit, nuts, cocoa or extracts
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What is a pastry brake?
Opposed and counter-rotating rollers with a variable gap through which pastry can be worked and reduced in thickness
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What may be needed for more complex cake decorating?
Piping bags and syringes, and various piping tips
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What must you be careful of when making a short crust pastry?
Blend fat and flour thoroughly before adding any liquid
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Why did Greeks and Romans struggle with pastry making?
They used oil, causing the pastry to lose its stiffness
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When is cake often served?
Weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays
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What is a pastry case?
Uncooked or blind baked pastry container used to hold savoury or sweet mixtures
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What are some basic decorating tips?
Open star, Closed star, Basket weave, Round, Drop flower, Leaf, Multi, Petal, and specialty tips
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