Macaron Quiz

Which famous pastry shop is credited with changing the traditional recipe of macarons?

• Ladurée

• Pierre Hermé

• Fauchon

• Angelina

How long is the ideal length of an eclair?

• 10 centimeters

• 12 centimeters

• 14 centimeters

• 16 centimeters

Why was the dessert named "éclair"?

• Because it is shiny

• Because it is long

• Because it is eaten quickly

• Because it is sweet

In which city did Gasparini, the confectioner, create the dessert "Beze"?

• Meiringen

• Paris

• Rome

• Berlin

Who consumed a cold drink made from ground and roasted cocoa beans mixed with water for many centuries?

• Europeans

• Mayans and Aztecs

• Dutch

• Colonists

What technological advancement allowed for the gradual abandonment of the original method of making pudding?

• Industrial Revolution

• Technological progress

• Agricultural advancements

• Scientific discoveries

What are the basic ingredients needed to make mlyntsi?

• Flour and water (or milk)

• Eggs and sugar

• Butter and salt

• Yeast and honey

What is the origin of Baklava according to the text?

• Greece

• Turkey

• Italy

• France

What is the main ingredient in gingerbread cookies?

• Flour
• Ginger
• Molasses
• Sugar

What is the primary flavoring ingredient in traditional marzipan?

• Almonds

• Hazelnuts

• Peanuts

• Walnuts