1. Chemistry of Baking On Level

2. Standards S8P1.a.Distinguish between atoms and molecules S8P1. b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures. S8P1.g Identify and demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Matter.

3. You work in a test kitchen for Pillsbury where recipes are developed and modified in order to take them to the market place. One of the goals of this test kitchen is to modify existing recipes by reducing the number of ingredients; therefore, reducing the cost of making that recipe. You have been charged with revising an existing recipe of a baked good. PROBLEM

4. SOLUTION You will prepare two versions of your chosen recipe: one containing all of the original ingredients, and one with an ingredient omitted. These two versions of the recipe will be blind taste tested by the test kitchen supervisor and a group of volunteer taste testers.

5. What do we know? Make a list of all of those things that you already know about this problem/situation.

6. What do we need to know? Make a list of all of those things that you need to learn or know in order to adequately solve this problem. Be sure to look at the requirements for the culinary article to assist you with making this list. Research the answers to these questions. We will also have class activities that will help in finding these answers.

7. How is the solution presented? In order to adequately prepare for the blind taste test, and to show Pillsbury your results you must: Bake two versions of the same recipe & provide sample size bites Conduct a blind taste Collect and record the results of the taste test Prepare and submit a test kitchen report to your supervisor

8. Process We will investigate:  Mixtures  Compounds  Chemical Reactions