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Which type of sugar is ideal for making icing due to its fine granules?
Which type of sugar is ideal for making icing due to its fine granules?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of sugar in baking?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of sugar in baking?
Which syrup is known to make brownies chewy due to its sweetness level?
Which syrup is known to make brownies chewy due to its sweetness level?
What distinguishes muscovado sugar from regular brown sugar?
What distinguishes muscovado sugar from regular brown sugar?
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What is the main function of malt in baking?
What is the main function of malt in baking?
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Which of the following syrups is derived from the sap of a tree?
Which of the following syrups is derived from the sap of a tree?
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What role does glucose play in sugar paste making?
What role does glucose play in sugar paste making?
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Which sugar type is characterized by a talcum-like powder consistency and added cornstarch?
Which sugar type is characterized by a talcum-like powder consistency and added cornstarch?
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What happens to sugar at a temperature range of 234-240 ˚F?
What happens to sugar at a temperature range of 234-240 ˚F?
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Which syrup stage allows for preparing candied fruit?
Which syrup stage allows for preparing candied fruit?
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What is the primary purpose of adding cream of tartar when cooking sugar?
What is the primary purpose of adding cream of tartar when cooking sugar?
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Which of the following describes the characteristics of the hard crack stage?
Which of the following describes the characteristics of the hard crack stage?
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At what temperature is the soft crack stage of sugar cooking achieved?
At what temperature is the soft crack stage of sugar cooking achieved?
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Which cooking stage is achieved at 310-338 ˚F?
Which cooking stage is achieved at 310-338 ˚F?
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What is the role of egg protein in baking?
What is the role of egg protein in baking?
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What is the purpose of the 'cream' technique in baking?
What is the purpose of the 'cream' technique in baking?
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Which sugar cooking temperature allows the creation of a product that sticks to the teeth?
Which sugar cooking temperature allows the creation of a product that sticks to the teeth?
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Which technique would you use to prevent steam from causing a pie crust to balloon?
Which technique would you use to prevent steam from causing a pie crust to balloon?
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What is double panning used for when baking?
What is double panning used for when baking?
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The term 'cut-in' refers to which baking process?
The term 'cut-in' refers to which baking process?
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What does 'foaming' primarily achieve in baking?
What does 'foaming' primarily achieve in baking?
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Which term describes the process of preparing a pie crust to keep its shape prior to adding filling?
Which term describes the process of preparing a pie crust to keep its shape prior to adding filling?
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What is the main goal of the technique known as 'dredging'?
What is the main goal of the technique known as 'dredging'?
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What technique is used to maintain moisture and heat within baked goods?
What technique is used to maintain moisture and heat within baked goods?
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Study Notes
Sugar Sources and Baking Purposes
- Sugar is derived from sugarcane and sugar beets.
- In baking, sugar sweetens, provides moisture and tenderness, creates crust color, extends shelf life, and feeds yeast for leavening.
Sugar Market Forms
- Granulated sugar: common table sugar for various sweetening functions.
- Caster sugar: ultra-fine granules for fast dilution; used in icing for uniform texture and fat incorporation.
- Confectioner's sugar (icing sugar, powdered sugar): talcum-like powder with cornstarch to prevent clumping.
- Brown sugar: contains caramel, molasses, and impurities, giving a distinct flavor.
- Washed sugar (segunda): unwhitened crystals, an intermediate step in refining.
- Muscovado sugar (Demerara or turbinado): raw sugar, darker and stickier than brown sugar due to molasses content.
Syrup Types
- Corn syrup: half as sweet as granulated sugar, creates chewy texture; comes in light and dark varieties. Made from cornstarch.
- Glucose: essential for elastic and pliable sugar paste; derived from cornstarch.
- Honey: provides distinct flavor and moisture retention; 1.5 times sweeter than granulated sugar.
- Malt: feeds yeast in bread making, enhances flavor and crust color; complex sugar from barley.
- Molasses: adds flavor and color, less sweet than granulated sugar; residual concentrated juice from sugarcane.
- Maple syrup: used as a topping; derived from boiled maple tree sap; lighter color indicates higher grade.
Sugar Cookery Stages
- Rules: Use a clean, dry, heavy saucepan; 1 part water to 3 parts sugar; add ⅛ tsp cream of tartar per cup of sugar to prevent recrystallization; boil until desired temperature is reached; use immediately or cool in a water bath.
- Syrups: 215°F (101°C) – thin threads; for poaching, soaking, babas.
- Coarse Thread: 219-234°F (105°C) – longer, stronger threads; for candied fruit, sherbet.
- Soft Ball: 234-240°F (115°C) – forms a small, soft ball; for buttercream, Italian meringue.
- Hard Ball: 250-268°F (120°C) – firmer ball; for Italian meringue.
- Soft Crack: 270-290°F (125°C) – sticks to teeth; for hard caramels.
- Hard Crack: 300-310°F (145-146°C) – breaks like glass; for glazing puffs and fruits.
- Caramel: 310-338°F (165-170°C) – light to golden brown; for sauces and pralines.
Egg Uses in Baking
- Egg proteins coagulate to provide structure to baked goods.
Baking Terminologies
- Age: Allowing alcoholic ingredients to mature for enhanced flavor.
- Alternately Add: Adding dry and liquid ingredients in small portions for smooth batter.
- Bain Marie: Baking in a water bath for gentle cooking.
- Bake: Cooking in an oven.
- Blend: Combining ingredients to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
- Blind Baking: Pre-baking a crust without filling.
- Coat the Back of the Spoon: Cooking a mixture to a thick consistency.
- Cream: Blending sugar and shortening until fluffy.
- Cut-in: Distributing shortening evenly in flour.
- Docking: Pricking unbaked pie crust.
- Double Panning: Baking with an additional pan to prevent burning.
- Dredge: Coating food with dry ingredients.
- Flush Heat: Regulating oven temperature with water steam.
- Flute: Crimping pie crust edges decoratively.
- Foaming: Aerating egg whites to create texture.
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Explore the various sources of sugar and their importance in baking. This quiz covers different types of sugar, their characteristics, and how they affect the baking process. Test your knowledge on the unique properties and uses of sugar in various forms.
