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What are quick breads primarily leavened with?

  • Baker's ammonia
  • Yeast
  • Vinegar and lemon juice
  • Baking soda or baking powder (correct)

Which method of producing quick breads requires a cold solid fat?

  • Creaming method
  • Biscuit method (correct)
  • Muffin method
  • Folding method

What type of fat is required for the creaming method of producing quick breads?

  • Soft room temperature butter (correct)
  • Cold solid fat
  • Melted butter
  • Vegetable oil

Why are quick breads called 'quick' breads?

<p>They are quicker to make than yeast breads due to chemical leaveners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary leavener used in producing quick breads?

<p>Baking soda (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes quick breads quicker to make than yeast breads?

<p>They use chemical leaveners like baking soda or baking powder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of producing quick breads requires a soft room temperature butter?

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

What type of fat is required for the biscuit method of producing quick breads?

<p>Cold solid fat like butter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary leavener used in producing quick breads?

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

Why are quick breads called 'quick' breads?

<p>They are quicker to make than yeast breads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Quick Breads Overview

  • Primarily leavened with baking powder or baking soda, allowing rapid rising without yeast.
  • Key feature is the quick preparation time, distinguishing them from yeast breads.

Leavening Agents

  • Baking powder serves as the primary leavener, providing quick and effective rising properties.
  • Baking soda is also used, often in combination with acidic ingredients for activation.

Preparation Methods

  • The biscuity method uses a cold solid fat, typically shortening or cold butter, to create flaky textures.
  • The creaming method necessitates soft, room temperature butter to incorporate air into the batter for a light texture.

Speed of Preparation

  • Quick breads are termed ‘quick’ due to the absence of yeast fermentation, enabling instant mixing and baking without rising time.
  • Most recipes can be completed in under an hour, making them less time-consuming than traditional yeast breads.

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