PASTRY, MUFFINS
What is the major rule for making pie crust?
-do not over mix
When making a sauce, what can you do to prevent it from becoming lumpy?
How do you know oil is hot enough for frying?
-Drop a piece in it and if it rises immediately
What is the purpose of simmering?
-blend flavor and to thicken sauce
How are crepes different than pancakes?
Crepes are thinner
Why are slits cut into the top of the pie crust?
- to prevent the pie crust from exploding
What is the main distinctive spice used in pastitisio white sauce?
nutmeg
How do you know when chicken is cooked?
-No pink remains
-chicken breaks apart easily
What is cross contamination?
Transferring bacteria from one surface to another
What is one thing that could have been presented better on the French presentation?
Hotter hot chocolate or whip cream on the hot chocolate
How do you safely transfer pastry crust from the counter to the pie plate?
-roll the pie crust around a rolling pin and lift in a pie plate
What is the purpose of simmering sauces?
-to blend flavors
-to thicken
What is the purpose of the broth in the chicken recipe?
-it adds flavor
What is over-coagulated?
Over cooked protein
What is one thing that could have been presented better on the Philippines presentation?
-cutting vegetables smaller
-read and understand recipe better
How do you check muffins for doneness not including the toothpick method?
-Touch test
-shrinks a bit
What process is followed to remove starch flavor from white sauce?
-boil 1-2 minutes
What type of oil should be used for for deep frying?
Canola oil
What is a roux?
-Coating all flour participles with butter for a sauce
What is one thing that was presented well on the French presentation?
- don't overheat milk or it will curdle
-don't over whip cream or it will turn to butter
-use a blender to whip crepe batter
What is the process for preparing pastry?
-cut in the fat with the flour; add egg, water, vinegar; toss with a fork; mix by hand
What is the process for preparing bechamel sauce?
-coat all flour with fat; slowly add milk; heat and stir until thick; boil 1-2 minutes
What happenings to over cooked protein?
-it becomes tough and rubbery
What is e.coli and salmonella?
-food poisoning associated with chicken and beef
What is one thing that was presented well on the Philippines presentation?
-crushing garlic clove to easily remove skin
-cover spring roll wrappers to keep them damp