Fundamentals of Baking – MCQs – Culinary Arts

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1. What is the primary function of yeast in baking?





2. Which ingredient provides structure to baked goods?





3. What is the ideal temperature range for yeast fermentation?





4. Which type of flour has the highest gluten content?





5. What is the function of sugar in baking besides sweetness?





6. What is creaming in baking?





7. Which fat is commonly used for laminated dough?





8. What does “proofing” refer to in bread making?





9. What is the role of eggs in baking?





10. Which gas is primarily responsible for leavening in quick breads?





11. Which ingredient acts as an acid in baking to activate baking soda?





12. What does the “windowpane test” check for in dough?





13. What is blind baking?





14. Which type of sugar is best for creaming?





15. Which ingredient tenderizes baked goods?





16. What is the Maillard reaction responsible for in baking?





17. What is the purpose of sifting flour?





18. What does over-kneading dough cause?





19. Which fat is 100% pure fat with no water content?





20. What is the function of salt in bread making?





21. What does “oven spring” refer to?





22. What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?





23. What is the ideal internal temperature for fully baked bread?





24. Which flour is best for making tender cakes?





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





26. Which ingredient provides elasticity to dough?





27. What does “banneton” refer to in baking?





28. What is the effect of too much sugar in yeast dough?





29. Which ingredient adds both moisture and acts as an emulsifier?





30. What does the term “retarding” mean in baking?





31. Which method is used to mix muffin batter?





32. What is the purpose of autolyse in bread making?





33. Which ingredient helps prevent staling in baked goods?





34. What is “lamination” in pastry making?





35. Which gas is produced during fermentation?





36. Which ingredient is essential for making meringue?





37. What is the role of cream of tartar in meringue?





38. What is the difference between soft peak and stiff peak in whipping egg whites?





39. Which type of yeast is most commonly used in home baking?





40. What happens if you overmix cake batter?





41. What is the purpose of a starter in sourdough bread?





42. Which ingredient creates a glossy finish on pastries?





43. What does “dock” a pastry mean?





44. Which ingredient causes caramelization at high temperatures?





45. What is the purpose of preheating the oven?





46. What is the difference between batter and dough?





47. What does “bulk fermentation” refer to?





48. Which ingredient helps create tenderness in cookies?





49. What is the role of baking at high initial temperature for bread?





50. Which type of mixing method is used for making sponge cakes?





 Core Culinary Subjects

  1. Introduction to Culinary Arts – MCQs – Culinary Arts

  2. Food Preparation & Cooking Techniques – MCQs – Culinary Arts

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