Baking Quiz

Which of the following ingredients is usually used in dough that gives better taste and flavor?

• butter

• compound lard

• edible tallow

• vegetables oil

What kind of sugar is primarily used in preparing icing?

• brown sugar

• confectioner's sugar

• granulated sugar

• refined sugar

What is the basic ingredient in baking that improves aroma, flavor, and nutrition in baked products?

• baking powder

• flour

• shortening

• sugar

Which of the ingredients is an example of a physical leavening agent?

• air

• baking powder

• baking soda

• yeast

Which kind of flour contains more gluten and less starch?

• all-purpose flour

• bread flour

• cake flour

• soft-flour

Which among the choices is a personal cleanliness practice in baking?

• combing the hair in the working area

• keeping fingernails long

• washing the hands after work

• wearing an apron during working hours

What is the first step to have better results in baking?

• keeping oneself clean

• keeping the food and equipment clean

• keeping the utensils and work area clean

• all of the above

What is the best step to have better results in baking?

• Measure ingredients accurately.

• Memorize the recipe very well.

• Use modern equipment.

• Use only imported ingredients.

What is the proper way to measure flour accurately?

• level off with the use of the tines of a fork

• shakes the measuring cup before levelling

• shovel the flour

• sift it before measuring

Which of the following flour mixture is thick enough to be rolled and kneaded?

• batter

• cream

• crust

• dough