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What is the primary purpose of raising agents in baked goods?
What is the primary purpose of raising agents in baked goods?
Which of the following is NOT a physical raising agent?
Which of the following is NOT a physical raising agent?
How does creaming add air to a mixture?
How does creaming add air to a mixture?
What is the purpose of whisking or beating in baking?
What is the purpose of whisking or beating in baking?
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How does sieving flour contribute to the lightness of baked goods?
How does sieving flour contribute to the lightness of baked goods?
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What is the purpose of folding pastry dough?
What is the purpose of folding pastry dough?
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Study Notes
Raising Agents
- Primary purpose: To incorporate air into a batter or dough, which expands during baking, creating a light and airy texture.
Physical Raising Agents
- Air: Introduced by beating, whisking, or creaming ingredients.
- Steam: Created when water in the batter or dough turns to steam during baking.
Creaming
- When fat (like butter) is creamed with sugar, air is incorporated into the mixture, resulting in a lighter, fluffier texture. Air bubbles are trapped within the fat molecules.
Whisking and Beating
- Purpose: To incorporate air into the mixture, making it lighter and increasing volume.
Sieving Flour
- Purpose: Aerates the flour, removing lumps and distributing ingredients evenly.
- Lightness: The air incorporated into the flour makes it lighter, resulting in a more tender baked good.
Folding Pastry Dough
- Purpose: Gently incorporates air into the dough while maintaining its delicate layers. This method preserves the flakiness and lightness of the pastry.
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Description
Explore the concept of physical raising agents in baking, which add gas to mixtures to create light and fluffy cakes and bread. Learn how air and steam are incorporated into food through mechanical actions like whisking, creaming, and folding.
