Trimester Exam #02 Flashcards
Define Muffins.
Muffins are smaller versions of quick-breads and are often the moister, richer and sweeter cousins of scones or biscuits.
Enumerate the ingredients of a muffin.
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- leavening agent (baking powder or soda)
- eggs
- fat
- liquid (milk, buttermilk, yogurt or sourcream)
- salt
Describe the overall baking procedure of muffins.
- 25 strokes
- pan should be two-thirds full
- 204 to 218℃ oven temperature
- bake for 12-18 minutes
Enumerate possible flavoring that can be added to a muffin.
- Dried or fresh fruit
- Nuts
- Chocolate
- Extracts
- Herbs
- Spices
- Cornmeal
- Bran
- Oats
What are the two types of muffins?
- Standard or bread-like
- Cake-like
Enumerate the characteristics of a standard muffin.
- Contains less sugar and fat
- Has a coarser, smaller and irregular interior crumb
- Fat is used in liquid form
- Uses the muffin mixing method
- Tastes bland or slightly sweet
- Has rough, pebbled texture and golden brown surface
Describe the Muffin Method.
Two bowls are needed to make the batter. One bowl is used to mix all dry ingredients together. The second bowl contains all the wet ingredients. The wet ingredients are usually poured into the dry one mixed with a large spoons until just combined so gluten protein is not developed until the last minute. Only 10 to 15 (25) strokes are needed. There may be lumps but dont smooth it.
Enumerate the characteristics of a cake-like muffin.
- Higher sugar and butter content
- Uses creaming method
- Have smaller airholes
- Tender like a cake
Describe the creaming method.
Butter and sugar are creamed together and then eggs are mixed in. Wet and dry ingredients are added alternately. Batter should look smooth.
Why would a muffin be unevenly brown?
- Too hot an oven
- Wrong proportions of ingredients
Why would a muffin be pale?
- Overmixed
- Too cool an oven
Why would a muffin be too brown?
- Too much sugar
- Incorrect time or temperature
Why would a muffin be tough and elastic?
- Too much flour
- Overmixed
Why would a muffin be compact?
- Improperly mixed
- Insufficient leavening
Why would a muffin have an off-flavor?
- Too little salt
- Overbaking
Why would a muffin be cracked?
- Wrong size of pan
- High oven temperature
Name the two components of a pie,
- the pastry/pie dough
- the filling
Define pastry dough.
The pastry dough forms the crust which hold the filling.
Enumerate the types of pies according to fillings.
- Chiffon
- Cobblers
- Cream
- Custard
- Frozen or no-bake
- Fruit
- Main dish
- Meringue