Bread Making & Artisan Breads – MCQs – Culinary Arts

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1. What is the primary leavening agent in most bread making?





2. What does gluten development provide in bread dough?





3. Which ingredient feeds yeast during fermentation?





4. What is the process of allowing dough to rise called?





5. Which type of yeast is most commonly used in artisan bread making?





6. What effect does salt have on yeast activity?





7. What is the purpose of kneading dough?





8. What does a pre-ferment (like a poolish or biga) do in artisan bread?





9. What is the main ingredient that differentiates sourdough from other breads?





10. Why is steam introduced in the oven during the initial baking stage?





11. What does the term “autolyse” refer to in bread making?





12. Which type of flour is most commonly used in artisan bread?





13. What happens if bread dough is under-proofed?





14. What is the purpose of scoring bread before baking?





15. Which type of bread is traditionally baked in a Dutch oven?





16. What is the ideal temperature range for fermenting bread dough?





17. What does over-kneading dough cause?





18. Which ingredient adds tenderness and richness to bread?





19. What is the role of steam in artisan bread baking?





20. Which bread is made with very high hydration dough?





21. What is the difference between lean dough and enriched dough?





22. What is the main purpose of a sourdough starter?





23. Which bread is known for its long fermentation and chewy crust?





24. What is “retarding” in bread making?





25. What does the Maillard reaction contribute to bread?





26. Which gas is produced by yeast during fermentation?





27. Why is it important to let bread cool before slicing?





28. Which ingredient strengthens gluten and enhances flavor in bread?





29. What does “hydration” in bread making refer to?





30. What is the purpose of a bread lame?





31. Which bread is boiled before baking?





32. What is the key feature of artisan bread compared to commercial bread?





33. Which type of fat is traditionally used in brioche?





34. What is the purpose of folding during bulk fermentation?





35. Which bread is known for its crispy crust and open crumb?





36. What is the function of a banneton in bread making?





37. What does degassing dough involve?





38. Which flour is used for a softer, tender bread crumb?





39. What is the difference between a straight dough and a sponge dough method?





40. Which bread is traditionally baked with steam injection?





41. What is “oven spring”?





42. What happens if too much flour is added during kneading?





43. Which ingredient creates a tender crumb in enriched breads?





44. What is the ideal baking temperature for most artisan breads?





45. What is the purpose of scoring a baguette?





46. What is the typical hydration level for a standard artisan bread?





47. Which bread is baked in a covered pot for maximum steam retention?





48. What is the primary difference between artisan bread and commercial sandwich bread?





49. What does a “windowpane test” check in bread making?





50. What is the final step before baking bread?





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