Culinary 3 final Flashcards
Gluten
an elastic network of proteins created when wheat flour is moistened and manipulated
Glutein
Protien responisable for gluten formation
Gliaden
Protien resonsibale for gluten formation
Folding
Very gently incorporating ingredients such as whipped cream or whipped eggs with dry ingredients, a batter or cream
Creaming
Vigorously combining fat and sugar while incorporating air
Cutting
Incorporating solid fat into dry ingredients only until lumps of the desired size remain
nibs
cacao beans
Molasses
liquid by product of suagr refining
cocoa powder
left after fat removed form cocoa beans
Batter
Pourable liquid that solidifies to tender light cake
Dough
Soft elastic substance that becomes firm to bread
sheet gelatin
soften in cold water; add to hot liquid; expensive ( clear)
granulated gelatin
must be dissolved in cold water and added to a hot liquid ( cloudy, cheap)
Creaming(Equipment)
Electric mixer fitted with a paddle on medium Speed
Blending(Equipment )
Spoon, rubber spatula, whisk or eletticnies
with a paddle
Cutting(Equipment
Pastry cutters, fingers or electric mixer fitted with a paddle
Oil
blends thoroughly into a mixture
Margarine
adds flavor, high melting point
shortening
shortens gluten strands
butter
adds flavor, low melting point
emulsified shortening
used with large amounts of sugars or liquid
olive oil
adds distinct flavor
lard
adds flakiness and flavor, spoils quickly
emulsion
oil in water
chocolate liquor
unsweetened chocolate
bittersweet chocolate
at least 35% chocolate liquor
Aerate
Introduction air to material
What should you do to prevent lumping when caramelizing sugar
Add an interferent
Beating
Vigorously agitating foods to incorporate air or develop gluten
Beating(Equipment)
Spoon or electric mixer fitted with a padle.
Brown sugar
Cane sugar with molasses put back into it
Sifting
Passing one or more dry ingredients through a wire mesh to remove lumps and combine and aerate
Sifting(equipment
Rotary or drum sifter or mesh strainer
what is the term for ingredients such as corn syrup that attract water?
Hydroscopic
caramelize
to slowly cook a food until it turns sweet, nutty, and brown
Gelatinization
when starch absorbs liquid and bursts, thickening the liquid.
Streusel
A crumbly mixture of fat, sugar, nuts, used to too baked goods
Procedure for preparing products with the biscuit method
1 Measure all ingredients.
2 Sift the dry ingredients together.
3 Cut in the fat, which should be in a solid form.
4 Combine the liquid ingredients, including any eggs.
5 Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. Do not overmix, as this causes toughness and inhibits the product’s rise.
6 Place the dough on the bench and knead it lightly 10 or 15 times (approximately 20 to 30 seconds). The dough should be soft and slightly elastic, but not sticky. Too much kneading toughens the biscuits.
Use a slow speed and a short mixing time when kneading biscuit dough in a mixer.
7 The dough is now ready for makeup and baking.
Makeup of biscuit method products
1 Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of ½ to ¾ inch (1.2
to 1.8 centimeters). Be careful to roll it evenly. Biscuits should double in height during baking.
2 Cut into the desired shapes. Cut straight down; do not twist the cutters, as this inhibits rise. Space cuts as close together as possible to minimize scraps.
3 Position the biscuits on a lightly greased or paper-lined sheet pan. If placed with sides nearly touching, the biscuits will rise higher and have softer sides. Place farther apart for crusty sides.
4 Reworking and rerolling the dough may cause tough, misshapen biscuits.
Nevertheless, it may be possible to reroll scraps once by pressing the dough together gently without kneading.
5 Tops may be brushed with egg wash before baking or with melted butter after baking. Bake immediately in a hot oven.
6 Cool the finished products on a wire rack.
Procedure for preparing products with the muffin method
1 Measure all ingredients.
2 Sift the dry ingredients together.
3 Combine the liquid ingredients, including melted fat or oil. Melted butter Or shortening may resolidify when combined with the other liquids; this is not a cause for concern.
4 Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be lumpy.
5 The batter is now ready for makeup and baking.
Makeup of muffin-method products
1 Muffin pans and loaf pans should be greased with butter, shortening or commercial pan grease. Paper liners may be used and will prevent sticking if the batter contains fruits or vegetables. Paper liners, however, inhibit rise.
2 A portion scoop is a useful tool for ensuring uniform-sized muffins. Be careful not to drip or spill batter onto the edge of the muffin cups; it will burn and cause sticking.
3 Allow muffins and loaf breads to cool for several minutes before attempting to remove them from the pan.
4 Cool the finished products on a wire rack
Single acting baking soda
requires only moisture to release gas
(eggs, milk, water, or other liquids)
Single acting, bake immediately
Double acting baking soda
Popular
small release of gas on contact with moisture
Second stronger release of gas when heat is applied
Can sit without losing ability
Procedure for preparing with the creaming method
1 Measure all ingredients.
2 Sift the dry ingredients together.
3 Combine the softened fat and sugar in a mixer bowl. Cream on low speed until the color lightens and the mixture fluffs.
4 Add eggs gradually, mixing well.
5 Add the dry and liquid ingredients to the creamed fat alternately. In ahe words, a portion of the flour is added to the fat and incorporated, then a portion of the liquid is added and incorporated. These steps are repeated until all the liquid and dry ingredients are incorporated. By adding the liquid and dry ingredients alternately, you avoid overmixing the batter and prevent the butter and sugar mixture from curdling.
6 The batter is now ready for makeup and baking.
Makeup of creaming method products
Panning baking procedure are the same as those for quick breads prepared in muffin method
Tunneling
Large tubular holes in muffins and cakes, by Overmixing
Baking soda
Makeup: Sodium bicarbonate
Reactants: if both moisture and acid are present, the product is CO2 ( Heat not necessary)
Baked at once
Acids for baking soda(buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice honey, molasses, citrus fruits )
Baking soda= acid ( too much and the product will be soapy or bitter, yellow color, brown spots
Baking powder
Makeup: sodium bicarbonate + acids (cream of tartar/ sodium aluminum sulfate)
Contains starch to balance chemical reaction and prevent lumping
No extra acid needed only moisture
Can sit
Purchasing and storing chemical leavening agents
Smallest unit appropriate for operation
Large units have a chance of deteriorating and wasting product
Tightly covered, in a cool place