which is healthier: baking or frying
baking
what do baking powder, baking soda, and yeast do for recipes
make the product rise (leavening agents)
at what temperature do you boil water
high
how do you start the ovens in the foods room
bake, then temperature, then start
what 3 things do you need to do before you start cooking
wash hands, tie up hair, put on apron
what part of fruits and vegetables contain the most nutrients
the skin
what two ingredients are combined first when making cookies
butter and sugar
medium
never use this with a non stick pan
metal utensils
how to you properly carry a knife
point down and to your side
what is the protein called in wheat products
gluten
how do you split an egg
crack into liquid measuring cup, mix, and take half
how can you test if potatoes or other root vegetables are cooked
if a fork goes in easily
what handheld tool is used to cut fat into flour
pastry blender
what do you do first if there is smoke or a fire starting on the stove element
turn it off
what are the 3 macronutrients
carbs, protein, fat
how can you tell when dough is cooked
lightly browned
what two ingredients combine to make a roux
butter and flour
what is a double boiler
pot of water on the bottom with a bowl or other pot on top
what do you never want to have near hot oil
water
what are micronutrients
what does yeast need in order to activate
warm water and sugar
2:1 water to rice, on high until it boils, reduce to low and cover for 15 minutes
describe a sauce pan
a small pot used for making sauces
what is cross contamination
when a bacteria transfers from one surface to another