Pastry Techniques – MCQs – Culinary Arts

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1. What is the primary purpose of lamination in pastry making?





2. Which fat is most commonly used in puff pastry?





3. What is the key characteristic of puff pastry?





4. What does “chilling the dough” achieve in pastry making?





5. Which type of pastry is used for pies and tarts?





6. What is the function of docking pastry dough?





7. Which ingredient ensures tenderness in shortcrust pastry?





8. What is the key ingredient that causes choux pastry to puff?





9. What is the correct temperature range for baking puff pastry?





10. Which pastry is used to make éclairs and cream puffs?





11. What does “tempering chocolate” achieve in pastry work?





12. What is the main difference between phyllo dough and puff pastry?





13. What is blind baking used for in pastry?





14. Which type of flour is best for pastry dough?





15. Why is cold fat essential in pastry making?





16. What does “egg wash” provide to pastries?





17. Which pastry is known for its very thin layers brushed with butter?





18. What is the function of sugar in pastry dough?





19. Which method is used to incorporate fat into flour for pie dough?





20. What is the difference between Danish pastry and puff pastry?





21. Which gas creates the rise in puff pastry?





22. What does overworking pastry dough cause?





23. Which type of pastry is traditionally used for baklava?





24. What does “resting pastry dough” help with?





25. Which fat gives the best flavor in pastries?





26. What is the purpose of a tart ring in pastry making?





27. Which pastry is associated with the term “pâte à choux”?





28. Why is it important to preheat the oven for pastries?





29. What is the key difference between sweet shortcrust and regular shortcrust pastry?





30. Which pastry technique uses folding and rolling repeatedly?





31. What does “pâte sucrée” mean in pastry?





32. What is the main leavening agent in choux pastry?





33. What happens if puff pastry is rolled too thin?





34. Which technique prevents soggy bottoms in pies?





35. What does “venting” in pastry mean?





36. Which fat is most stable at high temperatures for pastry baking?





37. What is the purpose of applying apricot glaze on pastries?





38. Which pastry is commonly used for turnovers?





39. What is “pâte brisée”?





40. Which ingredient is often added to prevent crystallization in sugar syrups for pastries?





41. What happens if pastry dough is not kept cold?





42. What is the ideal temperature for working with laminated dough?





43. Which pastry is traditionally used for making croissants?





44. What is “glazing” in pastry?





45. Which flour results in a more tender pastry?





46. What is the purpose of folding in pastry making?





47. Which pastry is made by cooking flour, butter, and water before adding eggs?





48. What does “egg yolk enrichment” do in pastry dough?





49. Which pastry requires the most folds and turns?





50. What is the purpose of brushing pastries with milk instead of egg wash?





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