Mixing Methods
cutting fat into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs before adding liquid ingredients.
What is the Biscuit Method?
What is a quickbread
baked goods that use chemical leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda, allowing them to rise quickly without yeast.
what is a crepe?
A crepe is a thin pancake made from a batter of flour, eggs, and milk, cooked on a flat surface or skillet.
soft and sticky but firm enough to be handled
Soft dough
purpose of milk
provide liquid, acid, flavour
dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then mixes them together until just combined to avoid overmixing.
What is the muffin method?
list 2 examples of quickbreads
muffins and banana bread. etc
differences between crepe and pancake.
Crepes are thinner and typically do not contain a leavening agent, while pancakes are thicker and fluffier due to baking powder or baking soda.
high portion of liquid to flour
Pour Batter
what is white made from?
cane sugar or beet sugar
difference between muffin vs biscuit method.
What is the biscuit method involves cutting in fat for flakiness, while the muffin method combines wet and dry ingredients without cutting in fat, resulting in a more tender texture.
leavening agent ingredients for quickbreads
baking powder and baking soda
describe the process for crepes
Crepes are made by pouring a thin layer of batter onto a hot, greased skillet and cooking until the edges lift, then flipping to cook the other side briefly.
Less liquid than pour batter
Drop batter
large is equal to what amount?
1/4 cup or 60 mL
Reasons for use of baking in quickbreads. Specificly
a leavening agent that reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide, helping the bread rise.
two common ways to fold crepes
burrito style, and quarters
low proportion of liquid to flour
Stiff Dough
liquid sugar alternatives
Honey, molasse, corn syrup
lead to a tough texture and excessive gluten development, making the quickbread dense instead of light and fluffy.
What is overmixing affect of quickbreads?
doneness test for quickbreads
spring test, toothpick test, and/or golden brown
What is the significance of temperature in crepe preparation?
Proper temperature is crucial; too hot can burn the crepes, while too cool will result in uneven cooking.
many
how to melt chocolate in the microwave properly?
place in microwave safe bowl, microwave in 20-30 sec intervals.