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

Question 9

why should pie dough be refrigerated before it is rolled out

Answer 9

improved consistency, allow the moisture to distribute evenly, easier to roll out crust

Question 10

what are two techniques that will help prevent meringue from shrinking away from the edge of the pie

Answer 10

place meringue on top of hot pie crust filling, mounding the meringue around the edges, sealing it to the edge

Question 11

explain what will happen if too much flour is incorporated into the dough while rolling pie crust

Answer 11

dough will become tougher and drier

Question 12

what is one technique that will prevent the edges of a pie crust from over-browning

Answer 12

create a shield by placing thin strips of aluminum foil around the edge of the crust before placing the pie into the oven

Question 13

name one way in which pudding is different from custard

Answer 13

pudding includes starchy ingredients like cornstarch, rice, or tapioca to produce thickness

Question 14

explain the process of tempering eggs

Answer 14

gradually raising the temperature of the eggs to match the temperature of the mixture to which they will be added

Question 15

explain the steps for determining if a batch of candy has reached the hard-ball stage

Answer 15

candy holds its shape but is still soft enough to be moldable

Question 16

how should you remove sugar crystals from the sides of a pan when making candy

Answer 16

use a pastry brush that has been dipped in water or a table knife that has been wrapped with a lightly moistened paper towel

Question 17

explain how to properly soften butter for use in a recipe. how can you test to be sure it is adequately soft

Answer 17

leave at room temperature for approx. 30 minutes

Question 18

what might cause cookie dough to spread excessively when baked? what can be done to fix the problem

Answer 18

placing dough on a hot pan. always place cookie dough on a cool baking sheet