Raviolli + Tortellini Flashcards
1
Q
Why must the bowl be clean when making the dough?
A
To ensure no other remnants are found in the pasta
2
Q
Why is a well used when adding the eggs?
A
To prevent lumps (adding dry mixture to wet);allowing for a more supply dough
3
Q
What is the purpose of resting the dough?
A
To make the dough more pliable and easy to manipulate
4
Q
How do you know when the dough is ready for resting?
A
When it is pliable and no cracks form when the dough is stretched
5
Q
Why does the filling for tortellini or ravioli need to be cooked prior to filling the pasta?
A
Because the pasta takes less time to cook than the filling
6
Q
What shape is ravioli pasta?
A
Circular
7
Q
What shape is tortellini pasta?
A
Half moon shaped
