Ingredients for Baking

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Ingredients for Baking

• What is the function of the basic ingredients
  used in baking?
• What would happen if an ingredient was omitted?

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Ingredients

• Flour
• Liquid
• Leavening agents
• Fat
• Eggs
• Sweeteners
• Flavorings

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What is the purpose of flour?

• Makes up most of structure
• When mixed with water, forms gluten
• Affects the texture of product
• Helps determine how product will rise

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What is the purpose of liquid?

• Helps form structure
• When mixed with flour, forms gluten
• Affects the texture of product
• Helps determine how product will rise

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What is the purpose of leavening?

• Helps baked products rise
• Air
• Steam
• Gas
• Yeast
• Baking soda
• Baking powder

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What is the purpose of fat?

• Adds richness, flavor and tenderness

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What is the purpose of eggs?

• Add flavor, nutrients, richness, and color
• Help form structure
• When beaten, add air

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What is the purpose of sweeteners?

• Helps make product tender
• Add sweetness and flavor
• Helps crust brown

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What is the purpose of flavorings?

• Add flavor and texture