Semester 1
Ingredient Functions
Mixing Methods/Baking Basics
Herbs/Spices
Cooking Methods
Lab/Class Procedures
Kitchen Equipment
100
What is the name of this grip (used to keep your fingers secure while chopping)?
Bear Claw
100
What is the role of flour in baking?
To provide structure and gluten to baked goods.
100
What is the name of this mixer attachment? Bonus Question: Which method uses this attachment?
Paddle- Used for Creaming
If you answered the bonus question correctly- you earn another turn!
100
Herb or Spice?
Herb: Parsley
100
In this method, water is heated to 212 degrees F until bubbles are rapidly rising to the surface.
Bonus: What would this temperature be in Celcius?
Boiling
Water boils at 100 C or 212 F
100
You can not eat your food until...
You raise your hand to get checked out...
100
Used for folding in add-ins
Rubber Spatula/Scraper
200
When measuring ingredients, you must use this piece of equipment to level off and get an accurate quantity.
Butter Knife or Straight Edge Spatula
200
If you are making fresh bread, which leavening agent would be ideal? Hint: It's a living microorganism.
Yeast
200
The first step in ANY baking recipe has you...
Preheat the oven
200
What is this? Hint: Spice
Cinnamon
200
Is steaming a moist or dry method?
Moist (boiling water creates the steam which vaporizes and cooks the food)
200
Food measured in small quantities (1/4 c and below) should be placed in a...
Prep Cup
200
Used to incorporate air into mixtures and break up lumps
Whisk
300
To measure thicc liquids such as applesauce, peanut butter, or ricotta cheese, which technique do you use?
Scoop and level
300
List 3 fats that can be used in baking
Butter, Shortening, Margarine, Ghee, Lard, Vegetable Oil
300
How can you achieve flaky layers in your biscuits/scones?
Keep ingredients cold (butter and milk), work quickly, do not overwork the dough! Fold and pat only 5-6 times.
300
What is this? Hint: If you plant these seeds into the ground they grow into cilantro!
Coriander
300
This cooking method has you bring water to a simmer, add vinegar, and swirl to make a vortex. Great for gently cooking eggs, fish, or chicken.
Poaching
300
Executive or Sous Chef: Assists in recipe production but sets up washing station, cleans the dishes, and plays a secondary role in lab.
Sous Chef
300
This piece of equipment is used to cut fat into flour for the biscuit method
Pastry Blender
400
This part of the knife is pinched for a secure grip...
Bolster
400
Baking powder helps a baked good rise, while baking soda helps it _______
Spread
400
If you are making red velvet cupcakes, which mixing method would you use?
Creaming (mix fat and sugar first)
400
The most expensive spice in the world... (Bonus if you can also list the country it is most commonly used and grown in)
Saffron- Iran/Persian
400
Why is deep frying considered a dry method?
Although deep frying food submerges them in oil, for a method to be moist it must be cooked in a water based liquid, I.e. broth or stock.
400
Students can not participate in lab if...
They are wearing open toed shoes, are more than 5 minutes late, or have been removed from lab due to ongoing issues with following the rules (i.e. running around with a knife)
400
This pot is used for making large quantities of soups, stews, and chili
Stockpot / Dutch Oven
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500
Consuming undercooked or raw beef can place you at risk for...
E. Coli
500
Vanilla Extract and Chocolate Chips are examples of...
Flavorings
500
What is the difference between the muffin method and the creaming method? Give me one key difference and use details!
In the muffin method, wet and dry ingredients are mixed into separate bowls and then folded together using a well and rubber spatula. The creaming method has you cream the butter and sugar first on high speeds. The muffin method requires you to be more gentle and mix less to get a denser product.
500
What is the name of the aromatic blend used in Cajun Cooking? AND list the three veggies.
The Holy Trinity: Celery, Onion, Bell Pepper. Sauted at the start of a Cajun dish with olive oil or butter.
500
This cooking method has you boil veggies for a few minutes, then place into an ice bath to "shock" and stop the cooking
Blanching
500
What is the difference between a formative and summative (include percentages in your answer).
List 1 summative from this school year & 1 formative
Formatives hold no weight in the gradebook (0%) while summatives make up 100% of your grade.
Examples of Summatives: Pizza Bagels, Coffee Cake, Bruschetta, Pasta Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookies/Scones, Ramen Noodles, Beef Nachos
Examples of Formatives: Every other lab! (i.e. Smore Pudding Cups, Funfetti Dip, Mini Muffins, Marinara Sauce, Cajun Chicken, Pasta, etc)
500
What is this?
Strainer / Sifter
600
A recipe calls for 24 T of strawberry jam. How many cups would this be?
1.5 cups
600
Aside from sweetness, what else does sugar contribute to a baked good?
Sugar also provides tenderness, moisture, and color. When sugar is cooked, it caramelizes, browning your baked product.
600
List the 5 steps to the Biscuit Method
1. Combine dry ingredients
2. Cut-in fat
3. Add wet ingredients (i.e. buttermilk) and stir
4. Knead, pat, and gently roll out dough
5. Shape and Bake
600
List 3 herbs or spices used in Indian Cuisine.
Turmeric, Cumin, Mustard Seeds, Ginger, Garlic, Graham Masala, Curry Powder (blend), Fenugreek, Cardamom, Coriander, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Chili Peppers, Curry Leaves
600
What is the difference between baking and roasting? Give me some temperatures in your answer!
Roasting occurs at a higher temperature (I.e. 400 degrees & above) and is usually used for proteins and veggies, while baking is for desserts.
600
List 4 cleaning tasks that must be completed at the end of lab
Sanitize counters, wash and dry dishes, put away dishes, sweep, lift up stove grates and wash stovetops, throw dirty towels into laundry bin, return borrowed equipment (i.e. knife kits), discard food waste and lab plans, hang up chef coats.
600
What is this?
Egg Separator