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100

Name 3 ingredients that are often found in pancakes.

Options: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, milk, butter

100

What is the optimal water temperature to help yeast grow?

100F

100

What is one ingredient you can add to egg whites if they are not becoming stiff peaks?

Cream of tartar OR meringue powder

100

Which ingredient in pasta carbonara adds extra creaminess to the dish?

One extra egg yolk.

100

What is the name of the mixture of flour and fat used to thicken sauces?

Roux

200
What do you get when you mix together milk and vinegar?

Buttermilk

200

What is the name of the protein in flour?

Gluten

200

What ingredient used to be in macaroons that is still used in MACARONS today?

Ground almonds.

200

Why might it be better to use a bowl rather than a pot? 

The pot will retain heat and continue cooking the pasta (which is not desired). 
200
How would putting cookie dough in the fridge before baking affect the texture?
The cookies that are baked would be chewier and firmer in texture, rather than soft and fluffy. 
300
How do you know if pancakes are ready to flip?

Bubbles start forming on top and the sides start becoming crispy

300

How do you know if dough has been kneaded enough?

Press your finger into the dough and if the dough bounces back, it's ready.

300
How does adding whipped egg whites to macaroons help with the texture?

They add air and volume into the macaroons.

300

What is the benefit of adding two or more cheeses into a pasta?

Using a variety of cheeses helps to enhance the flavour of the pasta.
300

What is the benefit of freezing meat before grinding it?

Freezing meat makes it easier to grind.

400
How do eggs affect the pancake batter?

Eggs add structure, fat and leavening to the pancakes.

400

Name one way that yeast could be killed in the activation process.

The water is too hot. 

400

Briefly describe what "stiff peaks" looks like.

The tips of the egg whites are sticking up, looks like whipped cream.

400

What is the benefit of toasting spices before using them?

Toasting them will help bring out and enhance the flavour.

400

Brown sugar has a higher moisture content than white sugar. How would this affect the texture of a cookie?

Brown sugar would make a cookie chewier.

500
How can you test if a pancake is done/ready to eat?

If you press your finger against it, it should spring back.

500

Why might dough need two rises (such as in the cinnamon buns)?

Doing two rises will allow the dough to be fluffier in texture and airy in taste.

500

Macaroon ingredients: shredded coconut, condensed milk, egg whites. 

If a person has an allergy to __________, they could still eat macaroons. 

Gluten 

500

What are two steps to ensure that eggs do not cook when making a sauce such as carbonara?

1. Add in hot ingredients slowly 2. Whisk or mix immediately

500

Name an ingredient that would add fat to a roux when you are making a sauce (other than butter).

Bacon, sausage, ground meat