Function of Ingredients in Baking

Question 1

Flour

Answer 1

Forms the Structure and body of the bread

Question 2

Liquid

Answer 2

1. Dissolves dry ingredients
2. Adds Flavour
3. Aids in browning

Question 3

Eggs

Answer 3

1. Contributed Color
2. Texture
3. Nutritive Value
4. Binds

Question 4

Shortening or Oil

Answer 4

1. Gives Tenderness
2. Adds Flavour
3. Aids in Browning

Question 5

Baking Powder/ Soda/ Yeast

*Note: Baking Powder and Soda are chemicals. Yeast is a live organism

Answer 5

1. Enables quick Breads to rise so it becomes light and porous

Question 6

Sugar

Answer 6

1. Improves Flavour
2. Adds Texture
3. Adds colour to baked products