Ingredients for Baking
What is the function of the basic ingredients used in baking? What would happen if an ingredient was omitted?
IngredientsIngredients
Flour Flour Liquid Liquid Leavening agents Leavening agents Fat Fat Eggs Eggs Sweeteners Sweeteners FlavoringsFlavorings
What is the purpose of flour?What is the purpose of flour?
Makes up most of structure Makes up most of structure When mixed with water, forms gluten When mixed with water, forms gluten Affects the texture of product Affects the texture of product Helps determine how product will riseHelps determine how product will rise
What is the purpose of liquid?What is the purpose of liquid?
Helps form structure Helps form structure When mixed with flour, forms gluten When mixed with flour, forms gluten Affects the texture of product Affects the texture of product Helps determine how product will riseHelps determine how product will rise
What is the purpose of leavening?What is the purpose of leavening?
Helps baked products rise Helps baked products rise Air Air Steam Steam
Gas Gas Yeast Yeast Baking soda Baking soda Baking powderBaking powder
What is the purpose of fat?What is the purpose of fat?
Adds richness, flavor and tendernessAdds richness, flavor and tenderness
What is the purpose of eggs?What is the purpose of eggs?
Add flavor, nutrients, richness, and Add flavor, nutrients, richness, and color color
Help form structure Help form structure When beaten, add airWhen beaten, add air
What is the purpose of sweeteners?What is the purpose of sweeteners?
Helps make product tender Helps make product tender Add sweetness and flavor Add sweetness and flavor Helps crust brownHelps crust brown
What is the purpose of flavorings?What is the purpose of flavorings?
Add flavor and textureAdd flavor and texture
