Cross Contamination
I come in different colors and provide a separate surface to keep foods safe.
I am important in providing elasticity and height in bread.
What is yeast?
I make sure to eliminate lumps in thin batters. I also make a nice creamy roux.
What is a whisk?
I can't be too cold or too hot or yeast will not grow or proof. Yeast will die.
What is liquid used to proof yeast.
I should only be used for measuring liquids like oil or milk in recipes.
What is a liquid measuring cup?
These should be washed in between handling raw meat and ready to eat foods.
What are hands?
Yeast needs this to grow.
What is sugar?
I am used to make biscuits light an flaky by making "pea shaped" butter/flour shapes..
What is a pastry blender?
Even though I am undercooked, I still need to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees within 10 seconds.
What is a Pizzookie
When measuring flour, salt or sugar, I help to make sure the amount needed is accurate.
What is the "straight edge" of a knife?
The substance in flour that can be considered an allergen for some people.
What is Gluten?
This helps to develop the gluten in bread dough and helps to smooth out the dough.
What is kneading?
Making small bits of tasty fruit rind is no problem for me.
What is a Zester?
My need to have an internal temperature of 165 degrees is no "clucking" matter.
What is a chicken?
A stick of butter is equal to this amount.
What is 1/2 cup or 8 TBSP?
I should be stored on the bottom of the refrigerator so that I don't drip on other food.
What is raw meat
Don't add me all at once when mixing bread dough.
What is flour?
I apply egg washes to give pastries a shiny finish.
What is a pastry brush?
Putting water on me to check if I am hot enough is not a good idea or if I'm "smoking", danger is near. What am I?
What is oil?
Cooking vegetables in hot oil in a skillet.
What does it mean to "saute"?
Even though I can be used to help clean surfaces, I should not be stored or used around food.
What is sanitizer?
I can be used to speed up the rising process of bread dough.
What is heat?
I can be used to cream a fat like butter or shortening into sugars when making cookie dough
What is the back of a spoon or what is an electric hand mixer and standmixer.
How long can prepared food be left at room temperature before growing bacteria and becoming unsafe to eat?
What is "2 Hours"?
After washing hands this should always be done before preparing recipes.
What is clean and sanitize work area.