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Culinology

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Sciences / Chemistry
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Card 101

Question

What country originally developed danishes?

Answer

Austria

Card 102

Question

What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

Answer

Avocado

Card 103

Question

What does BLT stand for?

Answer

Bacon Lettuce Tomato

Card 104

Question

What is the name of the long french bread from lean dough?

Answer

Baguette

Card 105

Question

What equipment known as "double pot", is made out of two stacked pots?

Answer

Bain Marie

Card 106

Question

What are BCUs?

Answer

Baking Contrast Units

Card 107

Question

What leavening agent is used in american waffles?

Answer

Baking powder

Card 108

Question

In baking, what common chemical leavening agent reacts with an acid and moisture to produce carbon dioxide?

Answer

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)

Card 109

Question

A homemade baking powder can be prepared by mixing:

Answer

Baking soda and cream of tartar

Card 110

Question

In baking, what does baking a pastry blind mean?

Answer

Baking the pastry without a filling

Card 111

Question

An intensely sweet treat originating in the countries of the Ottoman Empire (eastern Mediterranean, western Asia, northern Africa) made with layers of filo pastry separated by a mixture of butter, honey, nuts, and flavorings. What is the name for this creation?

Answer

Baklava

Card 112

Question

In the UK, what is the name for cookies cut after baking?

Answer

Bar cookies

Card 113

Question

What is the term for adding a layer of fat outside of meat?

Answer

Barding

Card 114

Question

A Caprese salad traditionally includes tomato, mozarella and what other ingredient?

Answer

Basil

Card 115

Question

What is the name of eclairs with caramel icing?

Answer

Baton de Jacob

Card 116

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Why is it important to incorporate air into a dough during mixing?

Answer

Because yeast (CO2) has to fill existing air holes in the dough to ensure proper fermentation and texture.

Card 117

Question

In French cuisine, what are the five "Mother Sauces" as defined by Auguste Escoffier?

Answer

Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomate.

Card 118

Question

Describe the difference between a béchamel and a velouté sauce.

Answer

Béchamel: Uses cream as a base; Velouté: Uses stock or broth as a base

Card 119

Question

What french doughnut translates to "nun's fart", made from pate a choux?

Answer

Beignets

Card 120

Question

What is the holy trinity of Louisiana Creole food, also known as the Cajun holy trinity?

Answer

Bell pepper, onion, and celery

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