Types of Flour and Their Properties
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Types of Flour and Their Properties

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Which type of milk is characterized as non-fat?

  • Whole milk
  • Fresh milk
  • Skim milk (correct)
  • Buttermilk
  • What is the primary difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk?

  • Evaporated milk is a powder form.
  • Evaporated milk is sweeter.
  • Condensed milk has added sugar. (correct)
  • Condensed milk is fat-free.
  • Which sugar type is known for being ultra-fine and commonly used in icing?

  • Washed sugar
  • Caster sugar (correct)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • What type of flour is most suitable for bread making due to its higher protein content?

    <p>Hard wheat flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does muscovado sugar have in common with brown sugar?

    <p>Both contain molasses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syrup is specifically noted for making baked products chewy?

    <p>Corn syrup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the properties of flour is incorrect?

    <p>Weak flour has coarser granules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of milk product is cream cheese classified as?

    <p>Unripened cheese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of liquids in baking?

    <p>To act as a solvent to dry ingredients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of consistency, which sugar type has a talcum-like powder texture?

    <p>Confectioners sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what percentage of protein does cake flour typically contain?

    <p>5-7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of malt in baking?

    <p>Feeding yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of flour is enriched with baking powder and salt?

    <p>Self-rising flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of liquid is considered the most important in any baked product?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flour is slightly stronger than cake flour but still classified as weak flour?

    <p>Pastry flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of flour relates to its ability to hold shape when pressed?

    <p>Cohesiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the moisture content percentage in instant yeast?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a main role of yeast in baking?

    <p>To enhance nutritional value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should fresh yeast be stored to prolong its lifespan?

    <p>In the freezer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the first five minutes of baking that causes a rapid rise in yeast products?

    <p>Oven spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chocolate undergoes a Dutch process to reduce acidity?

    <p>Alkalized cocoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary leavening agent when baking soda is used with acid?

    <p>Yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to incorporate air into batter for leavening?

    <p>Creaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of instant yeast in comparison to other types?

    <p>It can be added directly to dry ingredients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fats in baking?

    <p>To lubricate gluten strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fat is primarily derived from vegetables and is tasteless?

    <p>Shortening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leavening agent is a microorganism that thrives in molasses and ammonia?

    <p>Yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of darker molasses compared to lighter versions?

    <p>It is more flavorful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of fat is typically found in butter?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fats is used primarily in making flaky pie crusts?

    <p>Lard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of yeast is composed of 90% solids and 10% water?

    <p>Active dry yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to baked products when the gluten strands are shortened?

    <p>They become tender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Total Number Sold' refer to?

    <p>The overall quantity of various menu items sold within a specified period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ingredient contributes to the crispiness of cookies?

    <p>High contents of sugar and fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of cookies made using the One Stage Method?

    <p>All ingredients are mixed at once in one bowl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method specifically emphasizes the creaming of fat and sugar together until fluffy?

    <p>Creaming Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the softness of cookies during baking?

    <p>High liquid content in the formulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does spreadability of cookies increase?

    <p>Adding more baking powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of the Sponge Method in cookie preparation?

    <p>It requires an egg-foam mixture whipped to peak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method would typically be used to create cookies in specific shapes, such as with cookie cutters?

    <p>Rolled Cookies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Flour Types and Properties

    • Hard Wheat - granular texture, higher protein content, ideal for bread
    • Soft Wheat - soft, powder-like texture, lower protein content, suitable for cakes, muffins, and quick breads
    • Flour Color - darker white flour indicates stronger flour with higher gluten content, pure white signifies weak flour with lower gluten content
    • Flour Strength - flour's ability to hold air cells, influencing baked product volume
    • Flour Tolerance - flour’s ability to endure kneading and other procedures while producing desirable results
    • Flour Absorption Capacity - flour's porosity, influenced by quality and protein content, higher protein = more water absorption
    • Flour Texture - weak flour has a smooth texture, strong flour has coarser granules
    • Flour Cohesiveness - ability of flour granules to stick together, giving shape when pressed
    • Flour Weight - strong flour absorbs more moisture and is heavier, weak flour is lighter

    Market Forms of Flour

    • Wheat Flour - milled from the whole wheat kernel, including bran and germ
    • Pastry Flour - weak flour, slightly stronger than cake flour, 7-8% protein content
    • Bread Flour - coarser texture, high protein content (12-14%), breaks apart when squeezed
    • All-Purpose Flour - a blend of soft and hard wheat, slightly weaker than bread flour, 9-10% protein content
    • Cake Flour - weak flour, very smooth texture, pure white color, low protein content (5-7%)
    • Self-Rising Flour - enriched flour with added baking powder and salt, uniformly blended

    Liquids in Baking

    • Water - most important liquid, distilled water with a 5.5 pH level is recommended for quality bread dough
    • Fruit Juice - enhances flavor and aroma in baked goods
    • Milk - contributes to texture, flavor, crust, color, and nutritive value of baked goods

    Milk Product Categories

    • Fresh Milk - pure cow's milk
    • Whole Milk - contains milk solids, butterfat, and water
    • Skim Milk - non-fat milk
    • Creams - various fat contents
    • Cream Cheese - unripened cheese, soft, creamy, sour flavor
    • Buttermilk - cultured skim milk
    • Evaporated Milk - whole milk with 60% of water removed
    • Condensed Milk - similar to evaporated milk, but with 40% additional sugar
    • Dried Milk - powdered whole milk

    Sugar in Baking

    • Sucrose - chemical name for sugar, a carbohydrate (simple or complex) derived from sugarcane and sugar beets
    • Granulated Sugar - common table sugar, used for sweetening in most baked goods
    • Caster Sugar - fine sugar granules for fast dilution, suitable for making icing, achieving uniform texture and accommodating higher fat quantities
    • Confectioners Sugar - icing sugar or powdered sugar, talcum-like powder with added cornstarch to prevent clumping
    • Brown Sugar - contains caramel, molasses, and impurities, providing distinct flavor. Available in light and dark brown, darker grades have more impurities
    • Washed Sugar - unwhitened crystal, an intermediate stage in refining process
    • Muscovado Sugar - raw sugar (demerara or turbinado), darker in color, sticky texture due to molasses content

    Syrups in Baking

    • Corn Syrup - two types: light and dark, made from corn starch, half as sweet as granulated sugar, contributes chewiness to brownies and other baked goods
    • Glucose - used in sugar paste making, makes it elastic and pliable, derived from cornstarch
    • Honey - distinct flavor, retains moisture in baked goods, comes from flower nectar gathered by bees, one and a half times sweeter than granulated sugar, darker honey is stronger and more acidic
    • Malt - acts as food for yeast, enhances flavor and improves crust color in bread. Complex sugar extracted from barley, tastes like a blend of honey and molasses
    • Molasses - distinct flavor and color in baked goods, less sweet than granulated sugar, darker molasses is more flavorful and contains less sugar. A byproduct of concentrated sugar cane juice
    • Maple Syrup - topping for pancakes and other culinary uses, derived from maple tree sap, sweeter than granulated sugar, lighter color indicates better grade

    Fats and Oils in Baking

    • Fats - lubricate gluten strands in dough and batter, preventing toughness and tenderizing baked goods
    • Shortening - solid fat, white and tasteless, derived from vegetables, leaves a plastic coating in the mouth
    • Butter - product of fresh milk, 80% fat, 15% water, 5% milk solids, flavorful, melts in the mouth, available salted and unsalted
    • Margarine - blend of rendered fat, vegetable oil, flavoring, emulsifier, coloring, and other ingredients, used in pastries, contains 80-85% fat, 10-15% moisture, and 5% salt, milk solids, etc.
    • Oils - liquid substances from various vegetables, spread easily in batter and dough, not commonly used as shortenings because they spread too thoroughly
    • Lard - hydrogenated fat from swine, often used in pie making for flaky crust, less common with the development of modern shortenings

    Leavening Agents

    • Leavening Agents - help baked goods rise by incorporating carbon dioxide (CO2)
    • Biological Leavener (Yeast) - microorganism grown in molasses and ammonia, called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, vitality depends on moisture, heat, and air
    • Yeast Types
      • Active Dry Yeast - 90% solid, 10% water
      • Fresh Yeast - 30% solid, 70% moisture
      • Instant Yeast - 92% solid, 8% moisture
    • Yeast Role
      • Lightens leavened dough, enhancing palatability
      • Contributes to bread aroma and flavor

    Chemical Leaveners

    • Baking Powder - contains starch, baking soda, and tartaric acid, excess can affect texture and flavor of baked goods, available in single and double-acting
    • Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) - no inherent leavening power, but becomes a leavening agent when mixed with an acidic ingredient

    Air as a Leavening Agent

    • Creaming - mixing butter and sugar, incorporating air cells
    • Foaming - whipping egg whites and sugar, incorporating air cells

    Steam as a Leavening Agent

    • Evaporation - moisture in baked goods evaporates, creating steam that leavens the product
    • Oven Spring - rapid rise of yeast products in the oven during the first five minutes, caused by trapped air pockets expanding due to extreme heat

    Chocolate and Cocoa

    • Origin - tropical cacao tree, South America
    • Cocoa - powder with culinary uses, two types:
      • Alkalized - Dutch-process, treated with alkali to reduce acidity, milder flavor, darker color
      • Natural - more acidic, lighter color, slightly bitter taste
    • Bitter Chocolate - unsweetened chocolate in solid form

    Cookies

    • Origin - Dutch word koekje meaning "small cake"
    • History - cake batter dropped in the oven to check its temperature
    • Typical Characteristics - baked until crisp or soft, some types are unbaked
    • Ingredients - sugars, spices, chocolate, butter, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruits
    • Crispness - small amount of liquid, prolonged baking time, high sugar and fat content, small size allows for quick drying
    • Softness - high liquid content, thick shape, under-baking, honey, molasses, or corn syrup contribute to softness
    • Chewiness - low fat, high sugar and liquid, more eggs, 10-15% invert sugar (humectant), strong flour for gluten formation
    • Spreadability - sugar melting causes spreading, more baking powder makes bigger cookies, creaming promotes expansion, low temperature increases spreadability, high liquid cookies spread faster, weak flour spreads more due to low gluten formation, heavily greased pans promote spreading
    • One Stage Method - all ingredients mixed together in one bowl at once
    • Creaming Method - fat and sugar creamed together until fluffy, eggs added one at a time, leavener and flour stirred in, blended well
    • Sponge Method - egg-foam method, eggs and sugar whipped until peaks form, dry ingredients folded in, careful not to overmix
    • Bagged or Pressed - soft cookie dough placed in a pastry bag and piped onto a sheet pan
    • Dropped Cookies - cookie dough scooped using an ice cream scoop and dropped onto a sheet pan
    • Rolled Cookies - stiff dough rolled out and cut using cookie cutters, then baked

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    Explore the different types of flour and their unique properties. This quiz covers hard and soft wheat, flour color and strength, as well as their characteristics like absorption capacity and texture. Test your knowledge and understand how these factors influence baking outcomes.

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