Culinary Math
1 Gallon is equal to how many Quarts?
4
What do you need to do to measure 1 Cup of Flour correctly?
Fluff up the flour and then level it off with a straight edge
What is a Quick Bread?
A bread product that uses a chemical leavener instead of a natural one
What are the dimensions of a chiffonade cut?
1/8th wide
1 Cup is how many Ounces?
8oz.
1 Quart is equal to how many Cups?
4
How do you properly measure 1 Cup of Water?
Use a liquid measuring cup. Set it down on a flat surface and look at it on eye level.
What are the chemical leaveners?
Baking Soda and Baking Powder
What are the dimensions of a Batonnet cut?
1/4in x 2in
3 tsp. is how many Ounces?
1oz
16oz. is equal to how many Pounds?
1
If a recipe calls for weights of ingredients, what tool must you use?
A scale
What does Baking Soda need to activate?
Needs an acid
What are the dimensions of a Julienne cut?
1/8th in x 2in
1.5tsp is how many Ounces?
.25oz.
128oz is equal to how many Tablespoons?
256
How do you properly measure 1 Tbsp. of water?
Overfill it and look for surface tension
What does Baking Powder need to activate?
Liquid and Heat
What are the dimensions of a Brunoise cut?
1/8in x 1/8in
1pt. is equal to how many teaspoons?
96
1 Gallon is equal to how many Pounds?
8.35lbs
When using a scale, what must you do before measuring your ingredients?
Tare it
What makes Baking Powder different from Baking Soda?
Baking powder has baking soda in it along with an acidic ingredient. Thus, making it only require heat and liquid to activate.
What are the dimensions of small dice?
1/4in x 1/4in
454 grams is how many pounds?
1lb