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What is the purpose of leavening agents? To expand food
Name the three types of leavening agents? Baking soda, baking powder, yeast
Name the two chemical leavening agents. Baking soda, baking powder
Explain how baking soda works. It is mixed with an acid and makes a bubble reaction and expands
What does baking soda need to be mixed with in order to release gas? An acid
Explain how baking powder works. It is mixed with a liquid and expands
What are the two types of baking powder? How are they different? Single and double acting baking powder double contains one more acid than single
What is yeast? Single cell fungi
How does yeast work as a leavening agent? It produces Co2 to expand food
What is proofing or blooming? Testing to see if the yeast is alive
What gas is produced by chemical leavening agents and biological leavening agents? CO2
Name the two types of mechanical leavening agents. Steam and air
Name the two foods that can air can be beaten into. Egg whites and cream
Explain how air works as a leavening agent. It makes small bubbles in the food and it expands the food
Explain how steam works as a leavening agent. It keeps the food soft and keeps the food expanded and helps expand it
For each of the following leavening agents, give one example of a recipe that uses it Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Yeast, Air, Steam Wacky Cake, Strawberry Shortcakes, Garlic Knots, Meringue Cookies. Cream Puffs
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