1. Chef 1 Mountlake Terrace High
Quick Breads
Chef 1
Mountlake Terrace High

2. What is a Quick Bread? A bread made from a batter or dough Examples:
that uses leavening agents (rather than yeast),
requires minimum handling and
should be baked immediately after being formed.
Examples:
Coffeecake, Muffins, Banana Bread, Scones, Crepes, Waffles, Pancakes

3. Quick Bread Category #1: BATTER
Two different kinds:
Thin (also called POUR batters)
have a large amount of liquid and small amount of flour
Examples: waffles, pancakes, crepes
Stiff (also called DROP batters)
Have a high proportion of flour and you can drop them from a spoon
Example: muffins

4. Quick Bread Category #2: DOUGH
Have even higher proportion of flour.
They are stiff enough to shape by hand
Example: scones

5. LEAVENING AGENTS
The most common leavening agents found in quick breads are:
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Leavening Gases
Steam (water, vapor)
Air (from whipping eggs)
Carbon Dioxide (released by yeast)

6. What else helps form quick breads?
All quick breads, regardless of type, contain the basic ingredients listed below. Each of these ingredients contributes a particular characteristic to the bread and has a specific purpose.
On your worksheet - match the purpose to the ingredient.
Flour
Leavening
Salt
Fat
Liquid
Egg
Sugar

7. Answers: Flour: forms the structure or body of the bread
Leavening: enables quick bread to rise, so that it becomes light and porous
Salt: improves flavor
Fat: provides tenderness
Liquid: dissolves dry ingredients, adds to flavor and browning quality
Egg: contributes color, texture, and nutritive value
Sugar: contributes sweetness and the golden brown crust

8. Quick Bread Preparation
There are two preparation techniques for combining quick bread ingredients.
Muffin Method Biscuit Method
a. MEASURE DRY INGREDIENTS/ MAKE WELL a. MEASURE & MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
b. POUR IN COMBINED LIQUID INGREDIENTS b. CUT IN FAT
c. STIR UNTIL MOISTENED c. ADD LIQUID, STIR INTO A BALL
d. DROP INTO PAN d. KNEAD 8 TO 10 TIMES

9. Quick breads should be mixed…
Which is correct?
Quick breads should be mixed…
(a) quickly with minimum handling or
(b) thoroughly
Answer? A – quickly.
Why do you think this is?
- Write your idea down
- Share with the person next to you
- Be prepared to share with the class