12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the milling process?
To separate the endosperm from the germ and the bran
What is removed to produce white flour?
The bran and germ
What is used in modern milling to grind the wheat?
Steel rollers
What is retained to produce whole wheat flour?
The bran and germ
What is the original method of milling?
Using stones
What are the five nutrients that make up wheat flour?
The exact composition of wheat flour is not specified
What is the primary function of flour in baked goods?
To provide bulk and structure
What is the most important ingredient in the bakeshop?
Wheat flour
What is produced when grain kernels are ground to a powder?
Flour
Which of the following grains is NOT commonly used to produce flour?
Quinoa
What is the purpose of milling wheat kernels?
To separate the bran, endosperm, and germ
What is the importance of gluten in the bakeshop?
It provides structure and elasticity
Study Notes
Flours
- Flours are produced by grinding grain kernels into a powder.
- Grains are grasses that bear edible seeds and provide bulk and structure to baked goods.
- Wheat flour is the most important ingredient in the bakeshop.
Types of Grains
- Examples of grains include wheat, rice, corn, barley, oats, sorghum, and millet.
- Wheat flour is essential in bread making and bakery products.
Producing Wheat Flour
- Wheat flour is produced by milling wheat kernels.
- The wheat kernel consists of three main parts: bran, endosperm, and germ.
- The primary purpose of milling is to separate the endosperm from the germ and bran.
Milling Process
- Historically, stones were used for milling, producing stone-ground flour.
- Modern milling uses steel rollers to separate the bran and germ from the endosperm, which is then ground into wheat flour.
- Bran and germ are removed to produce white flour, while retaining them produces whole wheat flour.
Composition of Wheat Flour
- Wheat flour consists of five nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, and ash (minerals).
- Fat content in wheat flour is approximately 1%.
This quiz covers the basics of flour and gluten in baking, including types of flours, the importance of gluten, and the function of flour in baking.
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