1. Ingredients for Baking What is the function of the basic ingredients used in baking? What would happen if an ingredient was omitted?

2. Ingredients  Flour  Liquid  Leavening agents  Fat  Eggs  Sweeteners  Flavorings

3. What is the purpose of flour?  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 rise Helps determine how product will rise

4. What is the purpose of liquid?  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 rise Helps determine how product will rise

5. What is the purpose of leavening? Helps baked products rise Helps baked products rise Air Air Steam Steam  Gas  Yeast  Baking soda  Baking powder

6. What is the purpose of fat?  Adds richness, flavor and tenderness

7. What is the purpose of eggs?  Add flavor, nutrients, richness, and color  Help form structure  When beaten, add air

8. What is the purpose of sweeteners?  Helps make product tender  Add sweetness and flavor  Helps crust brown

9. What is the purpose of flavorings?  Add flavor and texture