Baking Vocab
What is the meaning of Weighing?
A measure of heaviness or mass of a solid or dry ingredient on a scale; the most accurate form of measurement Also called scaling ingredients.
Name a nutrient that starts with F
Fat
What is the Squash Family?
large root systems and trailing vines. Flowers are often edible and a firm and blemish free.
Grows in clusters
Grapes
What does Scaling mean?
An apparatus used in weighing ingredients on a scale using measurements of grams, ounces, or pounds.
Name a nutrient that starts with C
Carbs
What are Roots and Tubers?
Grow deep in the soil, are large and grown just beneath the soil.
Fragile thin skinned many seeds
Berries
What does Fold mean?
To gently combine light, airy ingredients into heavier ingredients.
Name a nutrient that starts with V
Vitamins
What are Seeds and Pods?
Consists of vegetables with edible seeds, some pods are edible.
Grows on tress, has a pit
Drupes
What is the Blending Method?
Combines the liquid, sugar, liquid fat and eggs at the same time in baking. Then, the dry ingredients are added to the mixture.
Name a key nutrient that starts with W
Water
What is the Onion Family?
Often used for seasoning and flavoring. Have a strong odor and taste.
Grows on a vine and starts with M
Melon
What is the Biscuit Method?
Requires cutting or rubbing the fat into the dry ingredients. This is done until the fat and dry ingredients resemble cornmeal. Then, the liquid ingredients are added.
Name a key nutrient that starts with P and another that starts with M
Protein, Minerals
Stems, Stalks, and Shoots
Produce edible stems, stalks, and shoots.
Grows on trees, has a core
Pomme