Mastering Ingredient Selection and Measurement for Perfect Desserts

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Which factor is important to consider when selecting ingredients for baking?

  • The type of flour or shortening (correct)
  • The price of the ingredient
  • The color of the ingredient
  • The brand of the ingredient

When can a substitution of dry yeast for compressed yeast be made?

  • Never
  • Only if the formula is rebalanced
  • Only in certain baking recipes
  • Only if the quantity is adjusted (correct)

What should you ensure when selecting ingredients for baking?

  • The ingredients are locally sourced
  • The ingredients are fresh
  • The ingredients are according to the given recipe (correct)
  • The ingredients are organic

Why is it important to measure and weigh ingredients accurately in baking?

<p>To ensure consistent results (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit of measurement is commonly used for ingredients like milk, water, and eggs?

<p>Fluid ounce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many (fluid) ounces are in 1 cup?

<p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which starches are commonly used in making dessert items?

<p>Cornstarch, waxy maize, and instant starches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purposes do sugars serve in making desserts?

<p>Creating tender textures and fixtures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic types of sugars used in making desserts?

<p>Simple sugars and complex sugars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fat is used to shorten gluten strands and tenderize dessert products?

<p>Regular shortening (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the important characteristics of butter?

<p>Flavor and melting qualities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an emulsion in dessert making?

<p>Mixing ingredients that are not mixed well (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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