Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

t or f

pour hot liquids towards you; lift lids of pots towards you

A

false; pour and lift away

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2
Q

courses are served from ___________

A

outside-in

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3
Q

t or f

dessert fork/spoon is closest to the plate

A

true

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4
Q

litre abbreviation

A

L

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5
Q

mL

A

millilitre

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6
Q

C

A

cup

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7
Q

milligram

A

mg

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8
Q

°

A

degree

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9
Q

pound

A

lb

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10
Q

T

A

tablespoon (can also be Tbsp)

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11
Q

gram

A

gm

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12
Q

kilogram

A

kg

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13
Q

teaspoon

A

t or tsp

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14
Q

metric measuring spoon set

A
1mL
2mL
5mL
15mL
25mL
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15
Q

what are glass measuring cups used for?

A

measuring liquids

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16
Q

set of imperial measuring cups

A

1/4 cup
1/3 cup
1/2 cup
1 cup

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17
Q

set of metric measuring cups

A

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL

18
Q

set of imperial measuring spoons

A
1/8 tsp
1/4 tsp
1/2 tsp
1 tsp
1 1/2 tsp
1 tbsp
19
Q

how to measure flour?

A

sift onto wax paper
spoon into measuring cup
level off with a metal spatula

20
Q

how to measure liquid?

A

place glass measuring cup in flat surface

be at eye level with glass measuring cup as you pour liquid

21
Q

how to measure brown sugar?

A

pack into measuring cup

use metal spatula to level off

22
Q

how to measure shortening?

A

pack into dry measuring cup

level off with rubber spatula

23
Q

how to measure white sugar?

A

scoop into dry measuring cu

level off with metal spatula

24
Q

how to measure baking soda?

A

squash lumps
dip measuring spoon
level off

25
Q

how to level margarine?

A

pack into dry measuring cup

level off with rubber scraper

26
Q

how to measure vanilla?

A

pour into measuring spoon held over small bowl

27
Q

how to measure molasses

A

pour into liquid measuring cup at eye level

remove with rubber scraper

28
Q

how to measure one half egg?

A

beat with fork

measure 30 mL with small measuring spoon

29
Q

how to measure icing sugar?

A

pour into dry measuring cup

level off with metal spatula

30
Q

3 types of quick breads

A
pour batter (thin i.e waffles, crepes)
drop batter (fairly thick, needs to be scraped)
soft dough (thick enough to roll by hand)
31
Q

function of salt/sugar

A

improves flavour
adds texture
adds colour

32
Q

function of eggs

A

contribute texture
nutritive value
colour
binds

33
Q

function of liquid

A

dissolves dry ingredients
adds flavour
aids in browning

34
Q

function of flour

A

forms structure and body

35
Q

function of leavening agents (baking powder, baking soda, yeast)

A

enables quick breads to rise so it becomes light and porous

36
Q

function of fat (shortening or oil)

A

gives tenderness
adds flavour
aids in browning

37
Q

____________ is a chemical leavening agent that must be used with acidic food such as sour milk

A

baking soda

38
Q

yeast

A

microscopic plant
reproduces rapidly with food, moisture and warmth
gives off carbon dioxide forming bubbles that make dough rise

39
Q

baking powder

A

chemical leavening agent

combination of baking soda and dry acid

40
Q

shortening

A

hydrogenated fat made from vegetable oil