Batters and Doughs Flashcards
What are batters?
pour or drop batters
What is sponge?
yeast batters
What are doughs?
batter that is thick enough to be handled
What are batters and doughs include?
muffins, biscuits, and other quick breads; pastry; shortened and unshortened cakes; cookies; breads
What are the basic ingredients for batters and doughs?
flour, leavening agents, fat, liquids, eggs, and sugar
What does the flour do for the batter?
structure (protein and starch)
what does leavening agents do for the batter?
lightness or fluffyness
What does fat do for the batter?
tenderness
What does liquids do for the batter?
starch swelling
What does eggs do for the batter?
yolks for tenderness (fat), whites for structure (protein)
What does sugar do for the batter?
tenderness
What is straight grade flour?
mix of endosperm and remnants of the rest of the seed
What is straight grade processed into?
patent and clear grade
What is patent?
the nice part of the flour
What is clear grade?
the leftovers from the patent