Kitchen Safety
3 things to do when you enter class?
Wash Hands, Chrome books on counter/table, Sit quietly
True or False: ingredients are listed in the order of their use?
True
Measure ingredients such as: water, juice, oil, & milk
liquid measuring cup
Define mise en place
put in place
why should you not "peek" and open the oven door multiple times while cooking?
It releases heat and could collapse baked goods
2 methods to smother a grease fire
What is Baking Soda & Pan Lid
what are foods in a recipe called?
Ingredients
What tool separates particles and incorporates air?
Sifter
how many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
3
What is the top piece of the blender called that allows you to add food while blending?
Feeder cap
What is the temperature range for the danger zone?
40-140 degrees
What is it called when we combine butter and sugar together?
creaming method
When measuring something smaller than 1/4 cup you should use what?
Measuring spoons
what is the abbreviation for ounce and for pound?
oz. / lb.
What is the auto temp that an oven turns onto on the bake setting?
350 degrees
3 proper ways to defrost food?
Refrigerator, Cold water, or Microwave
What does sifting flour do?
creates air, breaks up lumps, allows for even mixing
Using a pastry spatula or back of a knife to even out ingredients is called what?
leveling
1 stick of butter equals _______ cup
1/2 cup
What are the accessories called for the stand mixers and what are their purpose?
paddle: to cream and combine ingredients
whip: to add air/volume
hook: for bread
Define Cross Contamination
Transfer of bacteria from one item to another
What does the term garnish mean?
to decorate
Box graters have different sides- the smallest holes are used for:
a. grating cheese
b. grating fruit
c. zesting citrus
d. peeling potatoes
c. zesting citrus
1 gallon equals how many quarts?
4
What is the small dish that we use to mise en place small ingredients?
custard cup