QUIZ on Bread and Pastry Production NC II.pptx

Quiz

1. ONE POINT 1. Which of the following is a common mixing method in baking? A. Blending B. Cutting C. Kneading D. Sifting

2. THREE POINTS 2. You notice your cake is dense. What could be the possible reason? A. Excess sugar. B. High oven temperature. C. Insufficient leavening agent. D. Overmixing.

3. FIVE POINTS 3. Name the mixing method that involves combining fat and sugar to incorporate air into the batter. _______________________________________________

4. ONE POINTS 4. Why is the creaming method important in baking? A. It adds extra moisture to the batter. B. It incorporates air for leavening. C. It prevents lumps in the batter. D. It shortens baking time.

5. THREE POINTS 5. You notice your cake is dense. What could be the possible reason? A. Excess sugar. B. High oven temperature. C. Insufficient leavening agent. D. Overmixing.

6. FIVE POINTS 6. What type of icing is made with powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice and dries hard? ________________________________________

7. ONE POINTS 7. What is the main ingredient in royal icing? A. Butter B. Egg whites C. Flour D. Sugar

8. THREE POINTS 8. How would you remedy a cake that sticks to the pan? A. Bake at a lower temperature. B. Grease and line the pan with parchment paper. C. Increase the baking time. D. Use a water bath.

9. FIVE POINTS 9. Identify the glaze used for creating a glossy finish on cakes and pastries, often made with chocolate and heavy cream. ________________________________________

10. ONE POINTS 10. Which method best describes folding? A. Beating the mixture at high speed. B. Gently incorporating ingredients to maintain air. C. Mixing ingredients until smooth. D. Whisking until soft peaks form.

11. THREE POINTS 11. Which mixing method is best for delicate batters? A. Creaming. B. Folding. C. Kneading. D. Sifting. .

12. FIVE POINTS 12. Invent a new filling for a layered cake that incorporates tropical flavors. Which combination would you use? A. Coconut cream and mango puree. B. Lemon curd and vanilla extract. C. Peanut butter and chocolate chips. D. Strawberry jam and whipped cream. .