Ingredients
What ingredient makes bread rise by producing carbon dioxide?
Yeast
What tool is used to measure small amounts of dry and liquid ingredients accurately?
Measuring spoons
What technique involves combining butter and sugar until light and fluffy?
Creaming
What is used to pipe shapes or designs onto cakes?
Piping bag
Should bread be stored in a refrigerator or at room temperature to stay soft longer?
Room temperature
Which ingredient adds structure to baked goods through gluten formation?
Flour
What type of oven uses hot air circulation to bake evenly?
Convection oven
The process of allowing dough to rest and rise before baking is called what?
Proofing
Which frosting is made by beating egg whites and sugar over heat until stiff?
Swiss meringue
How should baked goods be stored to prevent drying out?
In an airtight container
Which type of sugar is commonly used for icings because it dissolves easily?
Confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
Which equipment is used to combine ingredients quickly by trapping air into the mixture?
Electric mixer
What is the term for gently folding ingredients to avoid deflating the mixture?
Folding
Name one edible decorative item that adds crunch and color to cupcakes.
Sprinkles
What is the maximum recommended time to store fresh sponge cake at room temperature?
2–3 days
Name one type of chemical leavening agent other than baking soda.
Baking powder
This baking tool helps roll dough evenly to a desired thickness.
Rolling pin
What mixing method is used when making sponge cakes without fat?
Foam method (or whisking method)
What’s the process of smoothing fondant over a cake called?
Covering or draping
Which type of pastry should be stored in the freezer to maintain flakiness?
Puff pastry
What ingredient improves flavor, tenderness, and shelf life of baked products by slowing staling?
Fat (butter, margarine, shortening)
What is the name of the heavy-duty mixer attachment used for kneading dough?
Dough hook
Which baking technique involves partially cooking dough before adding toppings or fillings?
Blind baking
What type of glaze gives pastries a shiny surface?
Apricot glaze or sugar syrup glaze
Name one method to refresh day-old bread and restore softness.
Lightly reheat in the oven with steam / wrap in foil and warm