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Which ingredient is used to give pastry its flaky and crumbly texture?
Which ingredient is used to give pastry its flaky and crumbly texture?
- Water
- Shortening (correct)
- Salt
- Butter
What happens if too little water is used in pastry?
What happens if too little water is used in pastry?
- The pastry becomes firm and smooth.
- The pastry becomes flaky and tender.
- The pastry becomes crumbly and dry. (correct)
- The pastry becomes tough.
What gives an elastic structure to the baked good and allows it to stretch and rise?
What gives an elastic structure to the baked good and allows it to stretch and rise?
- Butter
- Water
- Shortening
- Gluten (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a key factor in making a pie crust?
Which of the following is NOT a key factor in making a pie crust?
What is the common ratio of water to fat to flour in the best pie crust recipes?
What is the common ratio of water to fat to flour in the best pie crust recipes?
Why is maintaining the correct temperature important when making a pie crust?
Why is maintaining the correct temperature important when making a pie crust?
True or false: Pie crust is made with a combination of butter and shortening.
True or false: Pie crust is made with a combination of butter and shortening.
True or false: Too much water and overmixing can result in a tough pastry.
True or false: Too much water and overmixing can result in a tough pastry.
True or false: Salt enhances the flavor of pie crust.
True or false: Salt enhances the flavor of pie crust.
True or false: Maintaining the correct temperature is more important than balance when making a pie crust?
True or false: Maintaining the correct temperature is more important than balance when making a pie crust?
True or false: Portion control helps you digest food easier?
True or false: Portion control helps you digest food easier?
True or false: Portion control is important for reaching or maintaining a healthy weight?
True or false: Portion control is important for reaching or maintaining a healthy weight?
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