Miscellaneous
Yeast
Cakes #2
Mise en Place
Cultural Cooking
100
What two ingredients make up a sugar syrup?
water and sugar
100
What happens if your water is too hot when activating yeast?
Kills the yeast
100
What type of flour has the least protein content?
Cake Flour
100
What should you do to your bowl before you prepare whipped cream?
Chill the bowl
100
What utensil is most commonly used in China?
Chop Sticks
200
Which casserole component helps thicken the casserole by absorbing liquids? Examples would be potatoes, pasta, rice, and bread
Starches
200
What temperature is needed to activate yeast?
110-115 degrees F
200
What category of cakes does yellow and chocolate cake belong to?
Creamed or shortened cakes
200
What is the first step of mise en place?
Selecting Tools and Equipment
200
What US region is associated with pineapple and sugarcane?
Hawaiian islands
300
What pastry is tissue paper thin?
Phyllo
300
Which ingredient provides food for yeast?
Sugar
300
What is the purpose of a crumb coat on a cake?
Seals in the cake crumbs to assist with decorating
300
What is needed to shock foods after being blanched or parcooked?
Ice Bath
300
Which US region is associated with soul food?
South
400
What do you do to nuts and spices to enhance their flavor?
Toast them
400
Name the process that describes the process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide
Fermentation
400
What part of the cake should be frosted first?
The top
400
What is the difference between a rub and a paste?
Paste has added liquid. Rub does not contain any liquid.
400
What is the term for rice in Japan?
Gohan
500
What is the purpose of adding cream of tartar when whipping egg whites?
Stabilize the eggs
500
What type of bread mixing method uses half of the flour in the beginning to form the dough and then the other half during the mixing process?
Sponge Dough Method
500
What is the purpose of “burping” the pastry bag?
Removes air pockets in the pastry bag
500
What is a sachet held together with?
Cheesecloth
500
Which dish is a casserole of lamb and eggplant, synonymous with Greece?
Moussaka
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