chapter 13, beverages, appetizers, and desserts

Question 1

how does the roast of coffee affect the flavor

Answer 1

the darker the roast, the stronger the coffee will be when brewed

Question 2

what is the ratio of water to coffee grounds for making medium strength coffee

Answer 2

use 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per 6 ounces of water

Question 3

explain the procedure for making 1 gallon og iced tea

Answer 3

steep 12 regular teabags for approx. 10 minutes in about 2-4 cups

Question 4

name on principle that should be followed if serving sweet foods as an appetizer

Answer 4

make its portion size small, large enough for one to two bites

Question 5

is the size of a baking pan important when making a cake? explain

Answer 5

if the pan is too large, the cake will be flat and dry. if the pan is too small, the cake will not bake evenly

Question 6

how does a foam cake differ from a butter cake

Answer 6

foam cakes get their volume from beaten egg whites. butter cakes are leavened with baking powder

Question 7

what will happen if any egg yolk is whipped along with the egg whites

Answer 7

even a small amount of fat in egg whites can prevent them from stiffening properly

Question 8

what oven adjustment must be made when baking in a tube pan?

Answer 8

move the oven rack wo the lowest position in the oven so that the cake can easily rise fully and bake thoroughly without the top becoming burned