History of Pillsberry
History of Boxed Cake
History of icing
Final Reveiw
Final Reveiw
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When did Pillsbury originate and where?
Answer: 1869 Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Who was the first company to make a box cake
P. Duff and Sons
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What are the four main ingredients and functions of cake?
Flour - Provides Structure Fat/Shortening - Tenderizes & Moistens Granulated sugar - Provides color, flavor, tenderizes, moistens Eggs - Provide structure & Physical Leavening
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What are the classifications flour?
Hard and soft
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How many categories does the Pillsbury brand have and name them?
5/ frozen biscuits and rolls, breakfast foods, cookie dough, cake mixes, and snack foods
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Tre or False: The first box cakes were just add water box cakes?
False... Just add eggs
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What are the 2 main ingredients in store bought icing
shortening and sugar
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What makes convenience products convenient?
What makes convenience products convenient? A. Usually cost less to make B. Takes less time to make C. Not much labor needed
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What are the three types of leavening agents?
Chemical, physical, and biological
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Where did the name Pillsbury come from?
It came from the founder Charles Alfred Pillsbury
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What year did box cakes start being sold?
1930
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how much does a pillsberry tub of icing cost
1.39
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What are three ways to mix foam cakes?
A. Sponge Method B. Chiffon Method C. Angel Method
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What does the hydrogenation process do?
Turns a liquid fat into a solid
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What is Pillsbury’s logo and who is the spokesperson?
the Doughboy
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How much did a box cake cost in the 1930/40s?
$.21
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When did Pillsberry start making icing?
1950s
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What are the 3 main functions of Icing?
A. To add flavor B. Extend shelf life C. Enhance how it looks
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How do eggs aid in leavening cakes?
Whipped eggs hold air which expand during baking
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