Measuring Ingredients
Conversions and Abbreviations
Vocabulary
Functions of Ingredients
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Leavening Agents
100

Spray with cooking oil first

What is honey or molasses

100

t stands for

teaspoon 

100

To work the dough with the heel of the hands using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic. 

What is knead

100

Provides structure

What is Flour

100

This part of the recipe tells you the serving size and amount you will make. 

What is yield. 

100

Has an acidic already built-in.

What is baking powder

200

Measure on a flat surface and bend down at eye level

What is liquid

200

pt stands for

pint

200

To cook in a small amount of fat

What is saute
200

A substance that triggers a chemical reaction that makes the baked product rise, and grow larger.

What is a Leavening Agent.

200

Granulated sugar with molasses. Adds moisture and caramel flavor.

What is brown sugar

200

Baking soda needs _________ and example would be ____________. 

An acidic. Vinegar, lemon/lime juice, etc. 

300

Scoop straight from the container, level off. 

What is sugar

300

A dash or pinch is equal to ______ tsp

1/8

300

To cut into very small cubes

What is dice

300

Richness, tender texture

What is Fat

300

pulverized granulated sugar with a bit of cornstarch. Used in making frosting.

What is powdered sugar

300

Yeast thrives on ________ and warmth.

What is mositure

400
Use a scoop to put the ingredient into the measuring spoon and then level off. Do not pack.

What is flour

400

1 gallon is _____ cups

16 cups

400

To cook over, under, or in front of hot coals, gas, or electric burner, or other forms of DIRECT heat.

What is broil


400

Binds ingredients together

What is liquid

400

Why might you be cautious of using olive oil in a recipe? 

Distinct flavor

400

What happens if yeast is mixed with boiling water

The water will kill the yeast

500

Pack it in and level it off

What is brown sugar or solid fats. 

500

3 teaspoons = _______ tablespoons

1 tablespoon

500

To mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them. 

Toss

500

Strengthens gluten, controls growth of yeast

What is Salt

500

Add air and volume to recipes

What is egg whites 

500

Yeast needs warm water and _________ to react. 

Sugar