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Chapter 42
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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active dry yeast | Partially dormant yeast contained in flour granules. |
bleached Flour | All purpose flour that is chemically-treated to counteract the pigment and break down gluten. |
brown sugar | Granulated sugar coated in molasses. |
compressed yeast | A moist combination of yeast and starch that comes in small, individually wrapped cakes that are very perishable. |
confectioners’ sugar | Powdered sugar; pulverized granulated sugar with a trace of added cornstarch. |
gluten | An elastic substance created when some of the proteins in wheat flour combine with liquid. |
hot spot | An area of concentrated heat that can cause uneven baking and browning. |
granulated sugar | Highly-refined sucrose crystals made by boiling the juice of sugarcane or sugar beets. |
leavening agent | A substance that triggers a chemical reaction that makes a baked product grow larger, or rise. |
quick-rising yeast | Works twice as fast as regular yeast |
preheat | To turn the oven on about 10 minutes before using so it will be at the desired temperature when the food is placed inside. |
proofing | A process by which you can test yeast. |
unbleached flour | All purpose flour that has its natural color, and is slightly less white than bleached flour, and does not have additives. |
self-rising flour | All purpose flour that contains added baking powder and salt. |