Cooking Basics: Stocks, Sauces, and Breads
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Start with ______ water. Never boil.

cold

Meat-based stock includes bones, aromatics, and ______.

water

Simmer time depends on the type of ______.

stock

Béchamel sauce is made with 1 part butter and 1 part ______.

<p>milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Velouté sauce uses 1 part butter, 1 part flour, and ______ stock.

<p>white</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quick bread uses chemical leavening agents such as baking soda and ______.

<p>baking powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ provides structure to bread.

<p>Flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fat contributes to tenderness, richness, and some ______.

<p>flavor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salt controls ______ in bread-making.

<p>yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

In making sauces, ______ is used to add food for yeast and for browning.

<p>sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cooking Stock

  • Started with cold water, never boil
  • Meat-based stocks include bones, aromatics, and water
  • Vegetable-based stocks include vegetables, aromatics, and water
  • Simmer time is based on the type of stock
  • Skim stock, cool correctly, and remove fat after cooling

Sauces

  • Béchamel: 1 part butter + 1 part flour mixed with milk
  • Velouté: 1 part butter + white stock
  • Espagnole: brown stock and brown roux
  • Tomato: tomatoes
  • Hollandaise: egg yolk, butter, and lemon juice

Breads

  • Quick bread uses chemical leavening agents (like baking soda and baking powder)
  • Yeast bread uses a yeast agent to help the bread rise

Ingredients in Bread

  • Flour: creates structure
  • Liquid: provides moisture
  • Leavening agents: help the bread rise
  • Fat: contributes to tenderness and richness
  • Salt: controls yeast and adds flavor
  • Sugar: adds flavor and food for yeast

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Test your culinary skills with this quiz covering the essential aspects of cooking stocks, sauces, and breads. Learn about the foundational ingredients, preparation methods, and key techniques that make each component unique. Perfect for aspiring chefs or anyone interested in improving their cooking knowledge.

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