Baking Ingredients and Functions
Baking Ingredients Examples
Cooking Methods 1
Cooking Methods 2
Preparation Techniques
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What is the function of flour in a recipe?

to provide structure.

100
butter, oil, and shortening are examples of what?

fat

100

cooking food uncovered without adding any liquid or fat?

dry heat

100

the method where large bubbles rise and break the surface and the temperature rises to 212 degrees F

boiling
100
to cut food into small irregular sizes or to chop finely

chop

200

What is the function of sugar in a recipe?

to color, tenderize, and add flavor.
200

what are at least three examples of sugar you can use in a baking recipe?

all-granulated sugar, brown sugar, molasses, honey
200

This category involves cooking food in oil or melted fat

cooking in fat

200

boiling, simmering, steaming, pressure-cooking are all examples of what Cooking Methods Category?

Moist Heat

200

to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or a beater

mash
300

What is the function of liquids in a baking recipe?

to help moisturize and develop gluten.

300

what are three examples of flour you can use in baking recipes?

all-purpose, bread, cake

300

which cooking method refers to cooking food under direct heat?

Broiling

300

What are two methods of cooking food uncovered in a conventional or convection oven?

Roasting and Baking

300

to work a dough to blend the ingredients and make it smooth and springy

knead

400

What is the function of salt in a recipe? 

add flavor, slow yeast, and strengthen gluten. 

400

what are three examples of liquids you can use in baking recipes?

milk, water, juice

400

method of cooking food over, but not in, boiling water?

steaming

400

This method is similar to sautéing but usually involves larger pieces of meat, poultry, or fish.  The food may need to be turned several times during the cooking process for complete, even cooking.

pan-frying

400

mixing butter and sugar together until well-blended

cream

500

What is the function of fat in a baking recipe?

to tenderize and keep quality.

500

what are at least four examples of leavening agents that you can use in baking recipes?

eggs, baking soda, baking powder, and yeast

500

combines the browning of food (frying) with a long period of simmering to tenderize the food and enhance the flavor

Braising

500

what are the two combination methods of cooking?

braising and stir-frying

500

to combine solid fats with dry ingredients to make small course ingredients

cut-in

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