Baking Techniques KEY WORDS

What does aeration do to a dough based bread product?

• Adds flavor

• Changes the colour

• Develops the structure

• Makes it smaller

What is the purpose of resting food after baking?

• To allow it to set

• To make it more crispy

• To speed up the baking process

• To add extra moisture

What is the purpose of greasing a tray before baking?

• To make it more colourful

• To add flavour

• To speed up the baking process

• To prevent sticking

What is the purpose of marking/scoring the product before baking?

• To speed up the baking process

• To develop the structure

• To enhance the presentation

• To make it smaller

What is the meaning of 'loading items' in the oven?

• To make it more crispy

• Placing items in the oven

• Speed up the baking process

• Allowing food to set

What can you use to glaze a product (more than 1 answer)?

• Egg wash

• Milk

• Stock syrup

• Stock

What is the purpose of steam injection when baking bread in a combi oven?

• To help develop a crust

• To speed up the baking process

• To add extra moisture

• To make it smaller

What is the purpose of cooling baked items on a cooling rack?

• To make it smaller

• To allow the heat to escape

• To add extra moisture

• To enhance the presentation

What is the purpose of shaping in baking?

• To prevent sticking

• To add flavour

• To enhance the presentation

• To make it smaller

What is the purpose of mixing in baking?

• To combine ingredients together

• To prevent sticking

• To make it more colourful

• To add flavour