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Questions and Answers
Start with ______ water. Never boil.
Start with ______ water. Never boil.
cold
Meat-based stock includes bones, aromatics, and ______.
Meat-based stock includes bones, aromatics, and ______.
water
Simmer time depends on the type of ______.
Simmer time depends on the type of ______.
stock
Béchamel sauce is made with 1 part butter and 1 part ______.
Béchamel sauce is made with 1 part butter and 1 part ______.
Velouté sauce uses 1 part butter, 1 part flour, and ______ stock.
Velouté sauce uses 1 part butter, 1 part flour, and ______ stock.
Quick bread uses chemical leavening agents such as baking soda and ______.
Quick bread uses chemical leavening agents such as baking soda and ______.
______ provides structure to bread.
______ provides structure to bread.
Fat contributes to tenderness, richness, and some ______.
Fat contributes to tenderness, richness, and some ______.
Salt controls ______ in bread-making.
Salt controls ______ in bread-making.
In making sauces, ______ is used to add food for yeast and for browning.
In making sauces, ______ is used to add food for yeast and for browning.
Flashcards
What temperature should you start stock with?
What temperature should you start stock with?
Start with cold water and simmer gently. This allows the flavors to extract slowly and prevents the proteins from coagulating too quickly.
What are the main ingredients in meat-based stock?
What are the main ingredients in meat-based stock?
Meat-based stock usually includes bones, aromatics, and water. Bones provide collagen and gelatin, while aromatics add flavor.
What are the main ingredients in vegetable-based stock?
What are the main ingredients in vegetable-based stock?
Vegetable-based stock includes vegetables, aromatics, and water. It's a lighter, more flavorful broth.
How long should you simmer stock?
How long should you simmer stock?
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Why should you skim stock?
Why should you skim stock?
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How should you cool stock?
How should you cool stock?
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What should you do with fat after cooling stock?
What should you do with fat after cooling stock?
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What is Béchamel sauce?
What is Béchamel sauce?
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What is Velouté sauce?
What is Velouté sauce?
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What is Espagnole sauce?
What is Espagnole sauce?
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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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