Baking Ingredient Functions
What is the function of flour in a recipe?
to provide structure
butter, oil, and shortening are all examples of what?
Fat
Cooking food uncovered without adding any liquid or fat is?
Dry Heat Cooking
the method where large bubbles rise and break the surface and the temperature rises to 212 degrees F
Boiling
to cut food into small irregular sizes or to chop finely.
Chop
to color, tenderize, and add flavor.
What are at least three examples of sugar you can use in a baking recipe?
white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, honey
This category involves cooking food in oil or melted fat
Cooking in Fat
Boiling, simmering, steaming, pressure-cooking are all examples of what Cooking Methods Category?
Moist Heat
to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
Mash
What is the function of liquids in a baking recipe?
What are three examples of flour you can use in a baking recipe?
all-purpose, bread, cake
Which cooking method refers to cooking food under direct heat?
Broiling
What are the two methods of cooking food uncovered in a conventional or convection oven?
Roasting and Baking
to work a dough to blend the ingredients and make it smooth and springy.
Knead
What is the function of salt in a recipe?
add flavor, slow yeast, and strengthen gluten.
milk, water, juice.
method of cooking food over, but not in, boiling water?
Steaming
Similar to sauteing, but usually involves larger pieces of meat, poultry, or fish.
Pan-frying
mixing butter and sugar together until well-blended
Cream
to tenderize and keep quality.
What are at least four examples of leavening agents that you can use in baking recipes?
eggs, baking soda, baking powder, and yeast
combines the browning of food (frying) with a long period of simmering to enhance the flavor?
Braising
What are the two combination methods of cooking?
Braising and stir-frying
to combine solid fats with dry ingredients to make small coarse ingredients
Cut-in