Cooking: Yeast bread test

8 oz. = (cups) ?

1 cup

16 oz.= (lb)

1 lb

4 cups = (quarts)?

1 quart

1 cup = (tbsp)?

16 tbsp

1 pint = (cups)?

2 cups

1 quart = (pints)?

2 pints

1 tbsp = (tsp)?

3 tsp

1 gal = (quarts)?

4 quarts

1 cup = (tsp) ?

48 tsp

What is yeast

A microscopic, single-celled plant used as a leavening agent in YBs

Why are wheat and grain products known as the "staff of life"

Base for diet. Breads have been around forever. Eating grain is heather diet (gives daily nutrients)

How to know when milk is scaled

Bubbles appear around the sides of pan

Nutritional contributions of yeast breads

Carbohydrates Fat Thiamin Iron Niacin Calcium Riboflavin Vitamin A Protein

Where is bread place in the oven

Center

How to place rolls on cookie sheet if want soft sides

Close together

How to store yeast breads

Covers container or bread box to prevent drying and loss of freshness Refrigeration (retards spoilage by mold) Freeze

Yeast function

Leavening agent

Flour function

Main ingredient Structure

3 things needed for yeast to grow

Moisture (milk, water) Warmth Food (sugar)

What is gluten

Protein part of flour. Mixed w/ liquid, kneaded, and developed gives dough structure (Amount differs for type of bread)

Liquid function

Provides moisture

Difference between quick and yeast bread

QB- quick &ready, use backing powder/ soda YB- take more time, used yeast

How refrigerated and regular dough differ

Ref- has more sugar & yeast so it stays good in frig 4-5 days

What are the 3 classes of yeast breads?

Rolls Loafs Doughnuts

What breads can be made from yeast dough?

Scone Doughnuts Bread sticks Pizza Rolls Fry breads Breads

Sugar function

Sweetness Good for yeast

What to do with bread after it comes out of the oven

Take out of pan So it doesn't sweat and get soggy

How do you tell is bread is baked thoroughly

Tap it lighty if sounds hollow it's done

Fat function

Tenderness

What is proofing

Testing to see if yeast is alive

Temp of water effects yeast how?

To cold- won't grow To hot- will die

How to place rolls on cookie sheet of want crusty side

Far apart

Salt function

Flavor Controls yeast growth

Main ingredients of yeast breads

Flour salt sugar liquid fat yeast

Be carful when adding yeast to dough bec.....

If they're to hot, the yeast could be killed

What is the ripe test

Did the dough double (if finger imprint remains it's ready)

How to know when bread is ready to bake

Dough has risen 1/2 in. Over top of bread pan