Delicious Delights
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Delicious Delights

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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?

  • 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?

  • Butter
  • Water
  • Shortening
  • Gluten (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a key factor in making a pie crust?

    <p>Using a combination of butter and shortening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common ratio of water to fat to flour in the best pie crust recipes?

    <p>1/4 cup water to 1/2 cup fat to 2 1/2 cups flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maintaining the correct temperature important when making a pie crust?

    <p>To prevent the butter pieces from melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Pie crust is made with a combination of butter and shortening.

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

    True or false: Too much water and overmixing can result in a tough pastry.

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

    True or false: Salt enhances the flavor of pie crust.

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

    True or false: Maintaining the correct temperature is more important than balance when making a pie crust?

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

    True or false: Portion control helps you digest food easier?

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

    True or false: Portion control is important for reaching or maintaining a healthy weight?

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

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