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Semester 1
Ingredient Functions
Mixing Methods/Baking Basics
Herbs/Spices
Cooking Methods
Lab/Class Procedures
Kitchen Equipment
100

What is the name of this grip (used to keep your fingers secure while chopping)?

Bear Claw

100
What is the role of flour in baking?

To provide structure and gluten to baked goods.

100

What is the name of this mixer attachment? Bonus Question: Which method uses this attachment?

Paddle- Used for Creaming

If you answered the bonus question correctly- you earn another turn!

100

Herb or Spice? 

Herb: Parsley

100

In this method, water is heated to 212 degrees F until bubbles are rapidly rising to the surface.

Bonus: What would this temperature be in Celcius?

Boiling

Water boils at 100 C or 212 F

100

You can not eat your food until...

You raise your hand to get checked out...

100

Used for folding in add-ins

Rubber Spatula/Scraper

200

When measuring ingredients, you must use this piece of equipment to level off and get an accurate quantity.


Butter Knife or Straight Edge Spatula


200

If you are making fresh bread, which leavening agent would be ideal? Hint: It's a living microorganism. 

Yeast

200

The first step in ANY baking recipe has you...

Preheat the oven

200

What is this? Hint: Spice

Cinnamon

200

Is steaming a moist or dry method?

Moist (boiling water creates the steam which vaporizes and cooks the food)

200

Food measured in small quantities (1/4 c and below) should be placed in a...

Prep Cup

200

Used to incorporate air into mixtures and break up lumps

Whisk

300

To measure thicc liquids such as applesauce, peanut butter, or ricotta cheese, which technique do you use?

Scoop and level

300

List 3 fats that can be used in baking

Butter, Shortening, Margarine, Ghee, Lard, Vegetable Oil

300

How can you achieve flaky layers in your biscuits/scones?

Keep ingredients cold (butter and milk), work quickly, do not overwork the dough! Fold and pat only 5-6 times.

300

What is this? Hint: If you plant these seeds into the ground they grow into cilantro!

Coriander

300

This cooking method has you bring water to a simmer, add vinegar, and swirl to make a vortex. Great for gently cooking eggs, fish, or chicken.

Poaching

300

Executive or Sous Chef: Assists in recipe production but sets up washing station, cleans the dishes, and plays a secondary role in lab. 

Sous Chef

300

This piece of equipment is used to cut fat into flour for the biscuit method

Pastry Blender

400

This part of the knife is pinched for a secure grip...

Bolster

400

Baking powder helps a baked good rise, while baking soda helps it _______

Spread 

400

If you are making red velvet cupcakes, which mixing method would you use?

Creaming (mix fat and sugar first)

400

The most expensive spice in the world... (Bonus if you can also list the country it is most commonly used and grown in)

Saffron- Iran/Persian

400

Why is deep frying considered a dry method?

Although deep frying food submerges them in oil, for a method to be moist it must be cooked in a water based liquid, I.e. broth or stock. 

400

Students can not participate in lab if...

They are wearing open toed shoes, are more than 5 minutes late, or have been removed from lab due to ongoing issues with following the rules (i.e. running around with a knife)

400

This pot is used for making large quantities of soups, stews, and chili

Stockpot / Dutch Oven

500

Consuming undercooked or raw beef can place you at risk for...

E. Coli

500

Vanilla Extract and Chocolate Chips are examples of...

Flavorings

500

What is the difference between the muffin method and the creaming method? Give me one key difference and use details!

In the muffin method, wet and dry ingredients are mixed into separate bowls and then folded together using a well and rubber spatula. The creaming method has you cream the butter and sugar first on high speeds. The muffin method requires you to be more gentle and mix less to get a denser product.

500

What is the name of the aromatic blend used in Cajun Cooking? AND list the three veggies. 

The Holy Trinity: Celery, Onion, Bell Pepper. Sauted at the start of a Cajun dish with olive oil or butter.

500

This cooking method has you boil veggies for a few minutes, then place into an ice bath to "shock" and stop the cooking

Blanching

500

What is the difference between a formative and summative (include percentages in your answer).

List 1 summative from this school year & 1 formative 

Formatives hold no weight in the gradebook (0%) while summatives make up 100% of your grade.

Examples of Summatives: Pizza Bagels, Coffee Cake, Bruschetta, Pasta Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookies/Scones, Ramen Noodles, Beef Nachos

Examples of Formatives: Every other lab! (i.e. Smore Pudding Cups, Funfetti Dip, Mini Muffins, Marinara Sauce, Cajun Chicken, Pasta, etc)

500

What is this?

Strainer / Sifter

600

A recipe calls for 24 T of strawberry jam. How many cups would this be?

1.5 cups

600

Aside from sweetness, what else does sugar contribute to a baked good?

Sugar also provides tenderness, moisture, and color. When sugar is cooked, it caramelizes, browning your baked product.

600

List the 5 steps to the Biscuit Method

1. Combine dry ingredients

2. Cut-in fat

3. Add wet ingredients (i.e. buttermilk) and stir

4. Knead, pat, and gently roll out dough

5. Shape and Bake

600

List 3 herbs or spices used in Indian Cuisine.

Turmeric, Cumin, Mustard Seeds, Ginger, Garlic, Graham Masala, Curry Powder (blend), Fenugreek, Cardamom, Coriander, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Chili Peppers, Curry Leaves

600

What is the difference between baking and roasting? Give me some temperatures in your answer!

Roasting occurs at a higher temperature (I.e. 400 degrees & above) and is usually used for proteins and veggies, while baking is for desserts. 
600

List 4 cleaning tasks that must be completed at the end of lab

Sanitize counters, wash and dry dishes, put away dishes, sweep, lift up stove grates and wash stovetops, throw dirty towels into laundry bin, return borrowed equipment (i.e. knife kits), discard food waste and lab plans, hang up chef coats.
600

What is this?

Egg Separator