Cookies
mixing technique is commonly used to incorporate air into cookie batter?
what is creaming
What is the main leavening agent used in most quick-bread recipes?
Baking powder
Baking soda
What is the purpose of a pastry blender in baking?
to cut in butter into the flour
Why is it important to wash your hands before handling food?
to maintain hygiene
to ensure the service of safe soods
what equipment should be used to measure liquid
liquid measuring cup
scale
one key ingredient found in most cookie recipes besides flour and sugar.
What is a leavening Agent
How does overmixing quick-bread batter affect the final product?
causes tunneling
dense product
How is a Bench scrapers typically used in the baking process?
to cut through dough
to scrape flat surfaces
Describe the proper way to clean baking utensils
Wash
rinse
sanitize
Why is it crucial to level off dry ingredients when measuring them?
to ensure accuracy
Why do we chill cookie dough before baking it?
what is to Prevent overspreading
Name two examples of common quick-bread mixing methods
Biscuit method
Muffin Method
Creaming method
What is the name of the tool used to shape cookies into uniform rounds?
Disher
Scoop
What is the significance of using separate cutting boards for raw items and produce?
to prevent cross contamination
Name one common kitchen tool used to measure both volume and weight in recipes.
scale (digital/ bench)
what is. chill the dough
what is do not overmix/ incorporate too much air
what Tempertature should the Fat be in the biscuit method
Cold
frozen
refridgerated
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3
Why should you avoid tasting raw cookie dough (2 reasons)
Raw eggs
raw flour
name 3 reasons why are digital scales more accurate than bench scales
digital scales are more sensitive, can measure small amount, can be easily read
Explain the difference between drop cookies and molded cookies.
Drop cookies utilize a spoon or a disher to portuon dough
Molded cookies are baked with a mold to shape dough
Describe the "muffin method" of mixing quick-bread batter.
Sift Flour and leavening agent Melt fat and add add in eggs and liquid mix just until it comes together
why cant bowl scrapers be used to cut through hard dough
it is made of plastic and dough not have sharp edge
Why is it crucial to store food at the correct temperature to prevent foodborne illnesses?
what is this called
to prevent the growth of bacteria
time and temperature abuse
which is larger 4 quarts or 64 ounces
4 quarts