Yeast: Bread ans Pizza Flashcards
Why is bread sometimes referred to as “the staff of life”?
Because every culture has bread.
What are the five essential ingredients in a basic bread dough?
flour, yeast liquid (water/milk) sweetener, and salt.
So what exactly is yeast?
Single Cell organism, plant organism converts sugar and starches into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Yeast converts …. and …. into alcohol and carbon dioxide. which is called
_fermentation _.
sugar and starches
_fermentation _.
Yeast converts sugar and starches into …. and …. which is called
_fermentation _.
alcohol and carbon dioxide called fermentation
What is gluten?
protein in the wheat flower
In your own words, describe how to knead dough.
Pushing the dough away, folding it, pulling it back.
What exactly causes the dough to rise?
by the carbon dioxide trapped inside the dough
What is gluten?
protein in the wheat flower
In your own words, describe how to knead dough.
Pushing the dough away, folding it, pulling it back.
What exactly causes the dough to rise?
by the carbon dioxide trapped inside the dough
How many rising stages are there in most yeast bread recipes?
two
What is important about the first rising stage?
To prevent the dough from drying out.
Describe the test to determine if the dough has finished rising?
indenting it with your finger.
What is the baker’s most important tool?
observation
Why are glass bowls preferred to metal bowls when working with yeast?
yeast can react with the metal= creating an off taste.
Indicate the differences in gluten content between these types of flours:
Bread flour -
Whole Wheat flour -
Rice, corn, soy flours -
Bread flour - more gluten than regular- more elastic type of dough- chewier.
Whole Wheat flour - little less gluten- denser loaf- heavier and healthier, not as tender.
Rice, corn, soy flours - same as the whole wheat flour
- Other than adding flavor, what are the functions of salt in a bread dough recipe?
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regulates the action of the yeast and inhibits the action of certain enzymes, and prevents the dough from being too sticky
If milk is used in place of water, how will this affect the outcome of the bread?
Soft crust.
What is the recommended temperature range to heat the liquid (water or milk) to add to the yeast?
105-115 degrees fahrenheit
What will happen if the temperature is too high or too low?
If the temperature is high it will kill the yeast however if it is too low can slow or stop the yeast.
What is the function of sugar in a bread recipe?
it provides food for the yeast so then it rises faster, additionally it influences browning texture and taste.
If we were going to make a sweet rich dough similar to that of a coffee cake, what function would fat (oil or butter) and eggs have in the recipe?
It increases the tenderness and flavor.
List the benefits of eating whole grain breads.
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there is fiber content as well as many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Why is flour fortified with folate?
It helps release the energy from the food. Linked with birth defects.
What is the name of the first pizzeria in America and where is it located?
Antica Pizzeeria Port´Alba. LOocated Via Port´Alba 18
. What is the name of this type of pizza from Italy that is thin and crispy?
Roman Pizza
Which type of pizza is puffy and moist?
Pizza Napoletana
Which type of pizza from Italy is thick and rectangular?
Siciliana/sfincione
In America, which city is known to serve pizza that is a combination of Roman and Neopolitan?
New York
Which city in America is known for a thin wafer-like pizza crust?
St.Louis
