3rd periodical quiz 2 Flashcards
glass measuring cups are great for reading liquid amounts and metal spoons and cups are ideal for scooping and leveling dry ingredients.
measuring spoons and cups
the most accurate way to measure dry ingredients
digital scale
small spatulas measuring 5-6 inches long
spatulas
one form of flour sifter has several sieves
flour sifters
baking bowls made of glass or non reactive metal like tainless steel
mixing bowls
an all purpose whisk is the tool to use to thoroughly everything
whisk
helps knead dough and whip egg whites
electric or stand mixer
made from wood, marble, metal or silicone, wit or without handles
rolling pin
made of metal or plastic is useful for getting stuck on messes off the counter or portioningdough
bench or dough scraper
these are pieces made of ceramic glass, metal or silicone that are important in baking like rimmed baking sheets
bakeware
used to make sure baked good stay in the oven and removed at night time
timer
metal cake tester is reausable, cuts down to waste and its length makes it easier to use with thick baked goods
cake tester
this is where baked items like cookies, muffins, cakes snd placed to completely cool
baking rack
these are tools made of flexible stainless steeland come in range of sizes that are usually rounded at the end
offset spatulas
piping or pastry baga alloow for greater control and more elaborate designs when decorating
piping bags and tips
highly absorbent, soft and sturdy towels that are frequently used for multiple purpose in the kitchen
tea towels and hygiene
oven thermometers are useful to check the temperature of the oven
oven thermometer
one of the keys to baking good quiity cake is starting with a properly propped oven
oven
types of cakes
foam cakes
butter cakes
also called low fat cakes because they have no or very less amlunt of butter
foam cakes
also called cream cakes use a lot of butter and very moist and firm
butter cakes
types of butter cakes
pound cakes
butter (and oil) layer cakes
simplest type of butter cake made with a pountd each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour
pound cakes
these cakes are lighter than traditional pound cakes but nore moist and flavorful
butter and oil layer cake
light and fluffy cakes made from ingredients that include eggs, self raising flour, milk and some cream or jeam for frosting but no butter
sponge cakes
types of sponge cakes
genoise
biscuit
made with whole eggs rather than just egg whites which gives it a richer flavor
genoise
a type of sponge cake that contains both egg white and yolk, wipped separately
biscuit
made of egg whites, sugar, cream and flour. egg yolks and butter are not used at all
angel food cakes
very fluffy and cannot be stored for long and must be eaten fresh
angel food cakes
these cakes are topped with light meringue made of egg whites and sugar
meringue
very light cake with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar flour baking powder
chiffon cake
these creamy or silky textured cakes are made with no or extra flour
low or no flour cake
types of low or no fat flours
baked flourless cakes
invaked flourless cakes
one of the most basic ingredients
flour
this flour is made from a combination of hard and soft wheat hence the term all purpose
all purpose flour
this is fine textured, almost silky flour milled from soft wheat and with low protein
cake flour
usually made from soft what for pastry making but an also he used for cookies
baking powder
another basic ingredient in many baked products
eggs
in baking butter, margarine shortening and oils are commonly used
fats and oils
luiquids in form of water, liquid milk, eggs or any other ingredient
liquids
usually added in gery small amlunt to baked products to bring out the natural flanornof the other ingredients
salt
giges cakes and other baked products sweetness
sugar
flavoring to use are ground spices, vanilla and lemon extracts
flavorings
caster sugar is the most popular sugar for cake making, particularly for creamed cakes as its fine texture blends well
caster sugar, icing sugar, brown sugars
common spices to use include ground cinnamon, ground mixed spice, groung ginger and nut meg
spices
ideal for baking as it has a mild flavor which highlights the other ingredients
sunflower oil
these include cheesecakes and flourless chocolate cakes
baked flourless cakes
these include unbaked chessecakes and mousse cakes that are typically molded
unbaked flourless cakes
