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