Test- Recipes, Measuring, Abbreviations

1.

1 point

Why is it important to level off when measuring?

you do not need to level off when measuring.

to maintain proper sanitation within the kitchen

To ensure that you measure the exact amount the recipe is asking for

2.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a correct abbreviation for "tablespoon"?

T.

tsp

tbsp

3.

1 point

If you needed to abbreviate "quart", what would you write?

qt

QRT

QTR

4.

1 point

Approximately how much air is incorporated into a cup of flour when sifting?

1-2 tbsp

one cup

1/4 tsp

5.

1 point

Why is it important to preheat an oven when baking?

to make it easier to clean the pan when you're finished

to maintain a safe and secure environment

to ensure that the baked good has a consistent temperature for the entire baking time

6.

1 point

The ______________ of a recipe refers to the number of servings it will make.

measurements

yield

instructions

7.

1 point

Why is it important to read a liquid measuring cup at eye level?

To verify that the correct amount of air has been incorporated

To make sure the fluid has the right viscosity

To make sure the meniscus is on the correct measurement line

8.

1 point

Which ingredient requires sifting if using it in a baked good?

flour

baking soda

sugar

9.

1 point

What would you expect to see if using a recipe in the narrative format?

The recipe is given in a list format.

The recipe is given in a multi-pantameter format.

The recipe is given in a story-like format.

10.

1 point

The _____________ recipe format is written in a list format.

story-like

standard

narrative

11.

1 point

If you were writing a recipe and needed to write "a quarter pound", what would you write?

1/4 lb

4/1 pound

$0.25

12.

1 point

Why is it important to measure correctly when cooking or baking?

To ensure that the finished product turns out correctly.

To locate any errors in the recipe.

Actually, it's not. Estimating is appropriate.

13.

1 point

How do you know if you have effectively packed the brown sugar into the measuring cup?

It falls loosely apart when you turn it upside down, indicating you have incorporated the correct amount of air

It maintains the exact shape of the measuring cup and there are no air holes

It changes color to a dark brown

14.

1 point

The correct abbreviation for "ounce" is _________.

oz

oun

oze

15.

1 point

When measuring _____________________, it is important to remember to pack it down firmly in the measuring cup.

butter

flour

brown sugar