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Mastering Ingredient Selection and Measurement for Perfect Desserts

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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?

To ensure consistent results Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluid ounce Signup and view all the answers

How many (fluid) ounces are in 1 cup?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Which starches are commonly used in making dessert items?

Cornstarch, waxy maize, and instant starches Signup and view all the answers

What purposes do sugars serve in making desserts?

Creating tender textures and fixtures Signup and view all the answers

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

Simple sugars and complex sugars Signup and view all the answers

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

Regular shortening Signup and view all the answers

What are the important characteristics of butter?

Flavor and melting qualities Signup and view all the answers

What is an emulsion in dessert making?

Mixing ingredients that are not mixed well Signup and view all the answers