Blanch
Crimp
Ferment
Leavening
Cooking Misc.
100
What two letters are missing from the following word.
B_an_h
L & C
100
What two letters are missing from the following word.
C_im_
R & P
100
What two letters are missing from the following word.
F_rme_t
E & N
100
What two letters are missing from the following word.
Le_venin_
A & G
100
True or False - Cooking is the science, art & discipline of preparing foods.
True!
200
What is the definition of blanch?
Make white or pale by extracting color.
200
What is the definition of crimp?
Compress something into small folds or ridges.
200
What is the definition of ferment.
The process of fermentation or breakdown by bacteria.
200
What is the definition of leavening?
Substance in dough or batter that makes it rise.
200
What percentage of people die each year from improper ventilation of cooking fumes.
3%
300
Use the word blanch in a sentence.
Ex: We had to blanch the asparagus for dinner.
300
Use the word crimp in a sentence.
Ex: Grandma carefully crimped the edges of the pie crust before filling it.
300
Use the word ferment in a sentence.
Ex: We left the wine to ferment for 2 months.
300
Use the word leavening in a sentence.
Ex: She forgot the leavening agent so the bread failed to rise.
300
Why do we call a pound cake, a pound cake?
It takes a pound of each needed ingredient.
400
Name something that you would blanch.
Vegetables, Almonds, Fruits, Leafy Greens.
400
What food is most commonly crimped?
Pie Crust
400
What things are most commonly fermented?
Alcohols, Buttermilk, Kefir, Yogurt, Cheese, Soy Sauce, Kombucha, Apple Cider Vinegar, Pickles, Pickled Veggies.
400
Name a leavening agent.
Steam, Yeast, Baking Soda & Baking Powder
400
What kitchen utensil can I place over a boiling pot of water to prevent boil over?
Wooden spoon or wooden cooking utensil.
500
What does blanching remove?
Dirt and microorganisms.
500
What is this tool used for?
To help crimp pastry dough.
500
What health benefits are seen with eating or drinking fermented foods?
Lowers blood pressure and inflammation.
500
Why are leavening agents important in baking?
Without them their texture would be unpleasant to eat.
500
What common object can I use to sharpen garbage disposal blades?
Ice Cubes