Quick breads
What is quick bread?
A bread that can be made quickly with a chemical leavener.
What is the "Temperature Danger Zone?"
Between 41 and 135 degrees, the temperature danger zone is an ideal temperature for bacteria to THRIVE.
What is cultured dairy?
Dairy that has been inoculated with microorganisms (bacteria). Example: sour cream, yogurt, butter.
Cream, custard, fruit, and savory are all different types of this baked good.
Pie
What is yeast?
A single-celled microorganism belonging to the fungus family.
Name 3 quick breads that we have made this year.
biscuits
pancakes
waffles
muffins
2 hours. After that, the food must either be reheated or discarded.
What is the purpose of adding bacteria to dairy? Why do we do it?
2 reasons:
1. it tastes good (tangy)
2. it has health benefits! The bacteria in yogurt and other cultured dairy is good for you microbiome, stomach, digestion etc.
What temperature water should you use in your pie crust to ensure a flaky crust?
Ice cold water will ensure the flakiest crust.
What does yeast need to survive?
Warmth, moisture, food.
True or false? Cinnamon rolls and pizza are quick breads.
False. They are yeasted breads which require 1-3 rises and cannot be made quickly.
What should you NEVER put on a grease fire and why?
Ice/water- the steam from the water can make the fire worse and the water can splash the grease everywhere, making the fire bigger.
True or false? European has a higher fat content and appears more yellow than American butter.
True.
Describe the "creaming" method in baking.
When you cream together fat (usually butter) and sugar until light and fluffy. This improves the texture of baked goods.
Ben makes a batch of chocolate chip muffins but they come out tough and chewy. What did he do wrong?
He overmixed the dough, developing the gluten strands and yielding a tough product.
What must be present in a dish with baking soda to ensure activation?
an acid of some sort. Example: cocoa powder, buttermilk, vinegar, sour cream, yogurt.
What is the proper internal temperature for cooking chicken?
165 degrees
When you churn butter, the curds separate from the liquids in the cream. What is the leftover liquid called?
Buttermilk
Describe the process of mincing garlic and parsley.
Pop the garlic skins off the cloves by pressing the heel of your hand onto the flat side of the knife. Run your knife through the garlic/parsley using the claw hold. Transition to the mincing position.
How many cups in a pint?
2
Name the 3 different categories of leaveners.
chemical (baking soda, baking powder), mechanical (air, steam), organic (eggs, yeast).
What is the proper internal temperature for pork?
145 degrees
What is Diacetyl?
Diacetyl is a molecule that gives butter it's buttery flavor.
What are Mrs. B's rules for cooking good pasta (list at least 3)
salt your pasta water
cook your pasta al dente
reserve pasta water
sauce waits for pasta, pasta doesn't wait for sauce.
How many pints in a quart?
2