Choux Paste
What are French beignets made from?
choux paste
What is the English translation of "creme patisserie"?
pastry cream
Why do we need to freeze the dough after rolling it?
So it does not melt during cooking
What is the importance of adding butter to pastry cream?
It provides a silky smooth texture
How old is tik tok?
13 years old
What ingredients do we use to make choux paste?
milk or water ,butter,flour, salt
What is used to thicken pastry cream?
cornstarch
What is blind baking and why is it important?
It is par-baking dough with weights. Important so that the dough does not puff when cooking
What is the importance of cornstarch when cooking our egg mixture?
It helps stabilize the proteins during tempering. Acts as a barrier which helps to not overcook the eggs
Who is the most followed person on tik tok?
Khaby Lame
What is éclair paste or pate au choux?
a dough that originated in France used primarily in creating desserts
What is a custard?
sweetened milk or cream thickened with eggs yolks to thicken it
Why must we use cold butter?
So our dough does not melt
What is a Bain Marie referred to as?
a warm water bath with a bowl on top used to cook cutards
What was the name of the Kendrick Lamar song where he dissed Drake?
Not like us
What are 3 examples of items we can make from choux paste?
Eclairs, creampuffs, churros
What is pastry cream?
a thicker custard thickened with cornstarch used in desserts
What are the ingredients in pie dough?
flour, salt, sugar, butter
What is tempering?
adding hot liquid slowly to egg mixture in order to gently cook the proteins
What was the dance high school kids were doing by the recent Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign collab?
Carnival
Describe the process of making choux paste.
bring to a simmer butter and water, add flour and stir over heat 1min, cool, add eggs 1 at a time
Describe the process of making pastry cream
whisk together egg mixture with sugar and cornstarch. Temper eggs, cook over a bain marie
Describe the process of making pie dough
sift flour, salt, sugar. Add diced butter and fold into pea-sized pieces. Add water and mix until dough forms.
What is the term used to describe the cooking of proteins when tempering eggs
Denaturing
What is the most viewed tik tok video right now
Zach Kings Magic ride