Preparation and storage of ingredients

Question 1

What is the preparation for flour?

Answer 1

Flour needs to be sieved before use. This will remove lumps and add air

Question 2

What is the storage for flour?

Answer 2

Store flour in an airtight container and keep in a cool dark place

Question 3

What is the preparation for fats?

Answer 3

If the fat is being used to cream together with sugar then it should be taken out of the fridge to soften.
If the fat is being used to rub in then the fat is better straight from the fridge and cut up into small chunks.

Question 4

What is the storage for fats?

Answer 4

Cover the fat tightly and store in the fridge at 0-5’c

Question 5

What is the preparation for eggs?

Answer 5

Eggs should be room temperature before using. Cold eggs don’t whisk as well as room temperature eggs do which means they don’t trap as much air inside.

Question 6

What is the storage for eggs?

Answer 6

Eggs should be kept in the fridge and can last for 3-5 weeks

Question 7

What is the preparation for sugar?

Answer 7

Sugar should be sieved to make sure that all of the lumps are out.

Question 8

What is the storage for sugar?

Answer 8

Sugar should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool dry place.

Question 9

What is the preparation for fruit?

Answer 9

The fruit must be washed and peeled if needed. All syrups must be washed off fruits as this can cause fruit to sink in a cake.

Question 10

What is the storage for fruit?

Answer 10

Fruit is best kept in a cool dry place in an airtight container.