Vocabulary
leavening agent; combination of baking soda, starch, and an acid
What is baking powder?
Used to thoroughly drain cooked pasta
What is a colander?
3 teaspoons combined equal this measurement
What is 1 tablespoon?
The direction in which you should cut
What is away from yourself?
The technique in which ingredients are combined quickly and smoothly
What is beat?
Type of yeast that is most common in recipes; activates with warmth, moisture, and food; should be stored in a cool, dry place
What is active dry yeast?
Used to remove the skin from a piece of fruit or vegetable
What is a pairing knife or vegetable peeler?
128 ounces is equivalent to this measurement
What is 1 gallon?
The length of time you should wash your hands with soap and water.
What is 20 seconds?
The knife skill used to cut food into irregularly sized pieces.
What is chop?
Type of salad dressing made of an oil and vinegar base; example of a temporary emulsion dressing.
What is vinaigrette?
Transparent cups used for measuring liquids, have volume markings on the side and a pouring spout
What is liquid measuring cups?
Use this many time more fresh herbs than dried herbs when substituting.
What is 3x?
Occurs when bacteria or other contaminants are transferred from one food to another through the use of unclean utensils, dishes, or other items.
What is cross contamination?
The mixing technique that uses a pastry blender or two knives to push fat used for a recipe into dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; creates a tender, flaky texture in the finished product
What is cut-in?
Clear, flavorful broth made from cubes, granules, or paste
What is bouillon?
Helpful government resource that is laid out as a place setting and divided into five food groups
What is MyPlate?
Whole milk contains what percent of fat
What is 3.25%?
Used to extinguish grease fires.
What is baking soda or salt?
The mixing technique that takes the spatula down through the center of the mixture, drags it to the back of the bowl, and brings it up and over in a folding motion.
What is folding?
Mixture of cornstarch or flour with a cold liquid, such as milk or water; used to thicken sauces
What is slurry?
Label of nutritional information that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufactures to use on all processed foods.
What is the Nutrition Facts Label?
The temperature range of the water to activate yeast.
What is 105 degrees - 115 degrees?
Odorless, tasteless and not visible bacterias
What is Salmonella and E. coli?
The cooking method in which vegetables (whole or cut into pieces) are cooked on a sheet pan in the oven.
What is roasting?