Baking Ingredient Functions
What is the function of flour in a recipe?
to provide structure
butter, oil, and shortening are all examples of what?
Fat
This category involves cooking food uncovered without adding any liquid
Dry Heat Cooking
the method where large bubbles rise and break the surface and the temperature rises to 212 degrees F
Boiling
to cut food such as vegetables into small irregular sizes.
Chop
What is the function of sugar in a recipe?
to sweeten/add flavor
What are at least three examples of sugar you can use in a baking recipe?
white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, honey
This category involves cooking food in a liquid
Moist Heat Cooking
Boiling, simmering, steaming, pressure-cooking are all examples of what Cooking Methods Category?
Moist Heat
to add an acidic liquid to meat
Marinate
What is the function of liquids in a baking recipe?
What are three examples of flour you can use in a baking recipe?
all-purpose, bread, cake
Which cooking method refers to cooking food under direct heat?
Broiling
What are the two dry heat methods of cooking food uncovered in a conventional oven?
Roasting and Baking
to work a dough to blend the ingredients and make it smooth and elastic.
Knead
What is the function of baking soda in a recipe?
milk, water, juice.
method of cooking food over, but not in, boiling water?
Steaming
Similar to sauteing, but usually involves larger pieces of meat, poultry, or fish.
Pan-frying or Pan-searing
mixing butter and sugar together until well-blended (ex. chocolate chip cookies)
Cream
to tenderize and keep quality.
What are at least four examples of leavening agents that you can use in baking recipes?
eggs, baking soda, baking powder, and yeast
combines the browning of food (frying) with a long period of simmering to enhance the flavor?
Braising
What are the two combination methods of cooking?
Braising and stir-frying
to combine solid fats with dry ingredients such as flour until evenly distributed.
Cut-in