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Pop Culture
Name that Famous Yeast Bread
Key Ingredients Continued
Baking Supplies
100

What term describes the process where yeast consumes sugar and produces carbon dioxide and alcohol?

Fermentation 

100

What animated film features a character who dreams of becoming a chef and uses yeast to bake bread?

Princess and the Frog

or

Ratatouille 

100
  • Name the French style bread that is characterized by its distinctive puffed shape. It is served as a dessert or breakfast and served sweet with honey and powdered sugar.

Beignets

100

 DAILY DOUBLE:

What ingredient is essential for activating yeast in bread-making

Warm water

Temperature

100

What kitchen appliance is commonly used to mix and knead dough?

Stand Mixer


200

What is the name of the protein found in wheat flour that gives bread its structure?

Gluten


200

In the popular TV show "The Great British Bake Off," what is the signature challenge typically focused on?

Baking a signature bread or technical challenge (varies by episode, but often bread baking

200

Name a common Italian yeast bread often used for sandwiches

Foccacia

or

Ciabatta 

200

Which type of flour is most commonly used for making yeast bread?

Bread Flour


200

What tool is used to measure the temperature of yeast and dough?

Thermometer

300
  • What does the term "gluten development" refer to in bread-making?

It refers to the act of kneading the bread.

Kneading the dough builds the strands of gluten that help build the structure of the bread.

300

In the popular Netflix show "Nailed it" the contestants attempt to replicate a decorated item and then have it judged. Is the main ingredient that they use a yeast bread or a quick bread?

Cake is a quick bread

300

What is the name of the traditional French bread known for its long shape and crispy crust?

Baguette 

300

Name a dairy product often added to enrich the dough in yeast breads.

Butter or Milk

300

What type of pan is typically used to bake a loaf of bread?

Loaf pan or Baking sheet


400

What does the term 'lean dough' mean

Dough that has been made without enriching it with dairy or eggs

400

In the movie "Julie & Julia," which type of bread does Julia Child teach how to make?

French bread (often baguettes or brioche)

400

dentify a sweet bread often eaten during holidays, especially in Jewish culture

Challah Bread 

400

What ingredient in yeast bread recipes helps to tenderize the dough and improve shelf life?

Fat (such as butter, oil, or shortening) helps tenderize the dough and keeps bread softer longer

400

Name the tool used to score the top of bread before baking to control the expansion of the loaf.

Bread knife or Straight razor

500

What is the term for the process of mixing dough until it becomes smooth and elastic?

Kneading

500
  • What popular YouTube channel features detailed tutorials on sourdough bread baking as well as many other recipes?

Joshua Weissman

500
  • hat is “fairy bread,” a popular treat often served at children’s parties in Australia and New Zealand?

Fairy bread is white bread spread with butter or margarine and topped with colorful sprinkles (also called hundreds and thousands), traditionally served at children’s parties in Australia and New Zealand

500
  • What is the purpose of salt in yeast bread recipes?

Flavor and to hinder the yeast activity

500

What is the main difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven when baking bread?

Key differences in bread baking:

  • Heat distribution: Convection ovens provide more even heat by circulating air, while conventional ovens rely on natural heat flow.
  • Baking time: Convection ovens typically bake faster, so recipes often require reducing baking time or temperature.
  • Crust and texture: Convection can create a thicker, crispier crust; conventional ovens often yield a softer crust.
  • Moisture retention: Conventional ovens may retain moisture better during baking, affecting crumb softness.
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