Question 1

How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 2

To form a decorative edge around the rim of a pie is to:

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Temper

Answer

Dock

Answer

Blind bake

Question 3

To poke holes in a pastry shell is to:

Accepted Answer

Dock

Answer

Temper

Answer

Flute

Answer

Blind bake

Question 4

Why is it important to dock your pastry shell?

Accepted Answer

allows steam to escape & prevents a misshapen crust

Answer

adds to the design of the pie

Answer

allows steam to escape

Answer

prevents a misshapen crust

Question 5

Which of the following pies needs a crust that is blind baked?

Accepted Answer

Coconut cream pie

Answer

Apple pie

Answer

Pumpkin pie

Answer

Peach pie

Question 6

The main reason cornstarch or flour is needed for boiled custards is:

Accepted Answer

it thickens the custard

Answer

it keeps the custard from becoming sticky

Answer

it helps keep the milk from boiling over

Answer

it adds nutrition

Question 7

What is the test for doneness of cooked egg- based mixtures such as custards or sauces?

Accepted Answer

Coats a spoon

Answer

Humpty Dumpty doneness

Answer

elasticity test

Answer

window pane test

Question 8

Cream of tartar is:

Accepted Answer

an acidic byproduct of wine- making

Answer

a plant

Answer

a liquid chemical

Answer

a byproduct of limestone production

Question 9

This ingredient can prevent meringue from forming:

Accepted Answer

Egg yolks

Answer

Cornstarch

Answer

Egg whites

Answer

Sugar

Question 10

This type of meringue is the most common:

Accepted Answer

French

Answer

Italian

Answer

Swiss

Answer

Russian

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE about chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa butter is made by cocoa powder and unsalted butter

Answer

White chocolate has no chocolate liquor in it.

Answer

Chocolate ganache can be used as an icing, filling,or glaze

Answer

Chocolate comes from the fruit of the cacao tree.

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE about choux pastry (a.k.a pate choux)?

Accepted Answer

It is cooked entirely on the stovetop.

Answer

It is used to make eclairs, cream puffs, and beignets.

Answer

It is leavened with steam rather than a chemical leavener.

Answer

It is made from flour, butter, and water.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for tempering chocolate?

Accepted Answer

bringing chocolate to a full boil

Answer

cooling chocolate after heating

Answer

constant stirring

Answer

not rushing through the process

Question 14

This part of the wheat kernel is responsible for the brown color of wheat bread:

Accepted Answer

bran

Answer

endosperm

Answer

germ

Answer

gluten

Question 15

Which type of wheat flour has the MOST gluten in it:

Accepted Answer

whole wheat flour

Answer

cake flour

Answer

all- purpose flour

Answer

bread flour

Question 16

The BEST flour to use for cake making is:

Accepted Answer

pastry flour

Answer

whole wheat flour

Answer

bread flour

Answer

All purpose flour

Question 17

How many teaspoons are in one package of yeast:

Accepted Answer

2 1/4

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

2

Question 18

This kills yeast:

Accepted Answer

both high heat and direct contact with salt

Answer

high heat

Answer

sugar

Answer

direct contact with salt

Question 19

Lean dough does not contain which of the following ingredients:

Accepted Answer

eggs

Answer

water

Answer

flour

Answer

salt

Question 20

Sandwich bread is an example of which type of dough:

Accepted Answer

medium

Answer

sweet rich

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enriched

Answer

lean

Question 21

The window pane test is a test used to determine

Accepted Answer

development of the gluten in yeast bread

Answer

readiness of pie crust after chilling and before shaping

Answer

How clean your widow is

Answer

humidity levels in the air

Question 22

Refrigerating yeast dough before it rises to slow the growth of the yeast dough is called:

Accepted Answer

retarding

Answer

punched down

Answer

chilling

Answer

fermenting

Question 23

The button used to zero out a scale is called the:

Accepted Answer

tare

Answer

count

Answer

rivet

Answer

dial

Question 24

Brownies are an example of this type of cookie:

Accepted Answer

bar

Answer

None, brownies are a type of cake not cookie

Answer

rolled

Answer

drop

Question 25

Creaming involves combining these two ingredients:

Accepted Answer

sugar and fat

Answer

flour and fat

Answer

flour and milk

Answer

sugar and milk

Question 26

The gas that is formed during the rising process in yeast breads is:

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide

Answer

oxygen

Answer

ethylene gas

Answer

glyxogen

Question 27

To knead dough means:

Accepted Answer

to press, turn, and fold in order to develop gluten

Answer

to mix sugar with flour

Answer

to refrigerate dough to slow down the development of gluten

Answer

to press, turn, and fold in order to develop gluten

Question 28

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

12

Answer

8

Answer

4

Question 29

In the baker's formula, each ingredient is expressed as a % of this ingredient's weight:

Accepted Answer

Flour

Answer

Yeast

Answer

Sugar

Answer

Eggs

Question 30

How many cups are in one gallon?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

12

Answer

8

Answer

4

Question 31

If a recipe says "Bake for 20-25 minutes", what do you set the timer for?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

25 minutes

Answer

22.5 minutes

Answer

35 minutes

Question 32

How do you test a cake for doneness?

Accepted Answer

A toothpick placed in the center of the cake will be clean

Answer

Tap the top of the cake and listen for a hollow sound

Answer

Look for the sides of the cake being brown around the edges

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Set a timer and take the cake out when the timer goes off

Question 33

How is a cookie tested for doneness?

Accepted Answer

Look at the sides and see if the edges are brown

Answer

Put a toothpick in the center and see if it comes out clean

Answer

Tap the bottom of the cookie and listen for a hollow sound

Answer

Just set the timer and take out when the timer goes off

Question 34

How is a loaf of yeast bread tested for doneness?

Accepted Answer

Tap the top of the bread and listen for a hollow sound

Answer

When the timer goes off, it's done.

Answer

Look to see if the edges are brown.

Answer

A toothpick placed in it will be clean.

Question 35

A thin coat of icing or frosting to a baked cake to keep the crumbs from appearing is called

Accepted Answer

crumb coat

Answer

Carlos' technique

Answer

clean ice

Answer

Ace of cakes

Question 36

Which of the following cake toppings does not need to be refrigerated:

Accepted Answer

buttercream

Answer

cream cheese with whipped topping

Answer

whipped cream

Answer

cream cheese frosting

Question 37

A cake topping made when hot cream is poured over sweet chocolate then beaten until glossy is:

Accepted Answer

ganache

Answer

fudge

Answer

nibs

Answer

chocolate mousse

Question 38

When frosting tiers, one must remove the tops of the baked cake which are called:

Accepted Answer

crowns

Answer

levels

Answer

tiers

Answer

mounds

Question 39

The outer peel of citrus fruits which adds flavoring to food is called:

Accepted Answer

Zest

Answer

Zing

Answer

Ping

Answer

Pith

Question 40

T or F. Pie crust ingredients should be kept warm so that the pie crust is easy to roll out.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 41

T or F. Ovens should be preheated for a minimum of 10 minutes before baking.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 42

T or F. Cake pans have sides that are straight up and down, & pie pans have sides that flare out.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 43

T or F. It is important to leave cooked custard uncovered to allow it to cool properly.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 44

T or F. Chocolate can't come into contact with water or steam in order to temper properly.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 45

T or F. In its natural state, chocolate is sweet.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 46

T or F. Plastic gloves must be worn when plating baked cookies.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 47

T or F. You must grease paper liners used for cupcakes and muffins.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 48

T or F. It is okay to portion cookies onto a hot pan.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 49

T or F. The ingredient that has the greatest impact on the texture of baked goods is fat.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

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