Quick Breads Quiz

What are quick breads?

• Baked goods using yeast

• Baked goods using chemical leavening agents

• Baked goods requiring long fermentation

• Baked goods that are fried

Why are quick breads called "quick"?

• They require long fermentation

• They are mixed and baked immediately and do not contain yeast

• They use yeast to rise

• They are cooked at high temperatures

Which of the following is a common mixing method for quick breads?

• The Kneading Method

• The Muffin Method

• The Folding Method

• The Whisking Method

What is the texture of quick breads made using the Muffin Method?

• Flaky and tender

• Soft, moist, slightly crumbly

• Dense and chewy

• Hard and crispy

What is a tip for using the Muffin Method?

• Overmix the batter

• Use cold ingredients

• Lumpy batter is okay

• Knead the dough thoroughly

Which method is used for making biscuits and scones?

• The Muffin Method

• The Biscuit Method

• The Creaming Method

• The Folding Method

What is a key step in the Biscuit Method?

• Mix wet and dry ingredients together

• Cut the fat into the flour

• Cream together fat and sugar

• Use melted fat

What texture is achieved using the Biscuit Method?

• Soft and crumbly

• Flaky and tender

• Dense and chewy

• Hard and crispy

What is a tip for the Biscuit Method?

• Use warm ingredients

• Mix and kneed the dough minimally

• Overmix the dough

• Use melted fat

Which method is used for making pound cakes where the softening butter and sugar are mixed together until light and smooth?

• The Muffin Method

• The Biscuit Method

• The Creaming Method

• The Folding Method