Lesson 1 Flashcards
What does the term ‘pastry’ come from?
The term pastry comes from the word ‘paste’, meaning ‘to stick’.
Example sentence: The word ‘pastry’ originates from the Latin word ‘pasta’.
What is pastry made of?
Pastry is a mixture of flour, liquid, and fat.
Additional information: Pastry can refer to various pastes and dough used in baking.
What are the two fundamental types of pastry?
The two fundamental types of pastry are yeast-raised pastry and short dough.
Example sentence: Danish dough and pie dough fall under yeast-raised pastry.
What are some other types of pastry mentioned?
Other types of pastry include puff pastry and éclair paste.
Example sentence: Puff pastry is also known as ‘pâte feuilletée’.
What is ‘mise en place’?
Mise en place is a French term that means ‘put in place’. It involves assembling all necessary ingredients, equipment, and tools for a task.
Additional information: Mise en place is essential for efficient baking.
What does ‘pre-heat’ mean in baking?
To pre-heat is to heat the oven to a desired temperature before putting in the food to bake or roast.
Example sentence: Always remember to pre-heat the oven before baking pastries.
Why is accurate measurement important in baking pastries?
Accurate measurement is crucial in baking pastries to achieve the right consistency and taste.
Additional information: Adding the wrong amount of flour or sugar can impact the quality of pastry.
Why is accurate measurement important in baking?
Accurate measurement is important in baking to get the right consistency and taste of the pastry products. Adding the wrong amount of flour or sugar greatly affects the quality of the pastries.
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How should flour be measured for baking?
Sift the flour to remove lumps and scoop it to fill the measuring cup until it overflows. Do not shake the cup but level the flour with a spatula or the edge of a knife.
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How should granulated sugar be measured for baking?
Sift the sugar only if lumpy. Fill the measuring cup or scoop the sugar until it overflows. Do not shake the cup but level the sugar with a spatula or the edge of a knife.
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How should brown sugar be measured for baking?
Spoon and pack the sugar into a measuring cup until it follows the shape of the cup when inverted. When removed, the brown sugar will be molded into the shape of the cup.
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How should liquid ingredients be measured for baking?
Use a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface, pour the liquid until it reaches the correct line, and read the scale at eye level. Never lift the cup when pouring liquid.
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How should sticky wet ingredients like honey and molasses be measured?
Use a heated spoon to measure sticky wet ingredients. The heat will prevent them from adhering, ensuring you get the full measurement.
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How should you fill the measuring cup with solid fats?
Fill the measuring cup with the shortening while pressing until it is full. Level the fat with the spatula or the edge of a knife.
What should you understand before substituting ingredients in a recipe?
Before substituting ingredients in a recipe, it is a good idea to understand the role that ingredient plays in the recipe.
