Cookies
Define a cookie.
it is a small sweet baked product or also called a "small cake".
Cakes are categorised into three types, list them.
Shortened,
unShortened &
Chiffon
What is a biscuit?
A low-moisture, crisp baked product commonly made from a dough.
Define what a Chiffon Cake is!
A cake made with both fat/oil & egg white foam. It's a hybrid that combines the aeration of a sponge with the tenderness and moisture of an shortened cake.
Bar Cookies,
Dropped Cookies,
Piped Cookies,
Molded Cookies,
Rolled Cookies
Icebox/Refrigerated Cookies (ready-made)
In cake production, explain the purpose of Sugar in increasing shelf life.
It basically lowers the amount of water available, which can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
Provide three examples of bar cookies.
Brownies,
Blondies,
Shortbread,
Lemon Bars,
Granola Bars (oats crunchies), etc.
Why should we add eggs one at a time into a shortened cake batter?
Causes air pockets to collapse, resulting in a cake with less volume and a denser texture.
Why do we use Cake Flour when making cookies?
To achieve a puffier product.
What is the general role of heat in cake baking?
Expansion and structure, while developing flavour, colour and texture!