pastry making Flashcards
what is a pastry?
its a type of dough made from flour, fat and water mixed together, rolled flat, shaped and baked.
define dough.
A dough is a flour mixture containing more flour than liquid in a proportion which enables the product to be handled or kneaded.
what is the term relax in pastry making means ?
a term used to describe the “resting period” of pastry dough to prevent shrinkage.
what is the term dredge in pastry making means ?
sprinkling flour on the board before rolling out the pastry.
what does the term cake blind means
t is a process of baking pie crust and pastry shells before adding the filling.
what does the term seal mean in pastry making ?
to close the edges of a pastry, this can be done with the back of a fork or fingertips and cold water.
what does a pastry blender used for ?
Used to rub fat into flour.
what does pastry cutter wheel used for ?
Cut strips of pastry dough, especially top of pies.
what is a pie pan used for ?
Used to bake pies
what is a rolling pin used for ?
Used to flatten pastry dough.
what is a pastry board used for
A flat surface for mixing, kneading and rolling of pastry dough
what is a pastry brush used for
Used for glazing pastries.
what is the most popular type of pastry?
short crust pastry
what are some rules you should observe when make pastry?
Cool conditions should be maintained when making pastry.
● Pastry dough should not be handled or kneaded too much for it will become tough.
● Preheat the oven before baking pastry. If not, the product will be tough and greasy.
list rules to observe when making pastry
Do not stretch the pastry to fit the pan; it will shrink.
● The board and the pastry pin should be floured lightly.
● Do not turn over the pastry during rolling.
