Foods 1 Quick Breads
Dec 26, 2015
Foods 1
Quick Breads
What are Quick Breads?Flour mixture made with fast acting
leavening agents.
How are quick breads prepared?Quick breads are
prepared three different ways:BakedDeep fat friedGriddle cooked
Classified as:Batters Doughs
Batters: A mixture of flour and liquid
Pour batters: Thin consistency
PancakesWafflesPopovers
Drop battersFairly thick and sticky
MuffinsBiscuitsCoffee cake
Dough: Flour mixture has less liquid and is stiffer.Thick enough to roll and shape
BiscuitsDoughnutsScones
7 ingredients usually found in “Quick Breads”Flour –gives structure or bodyLeavening –adds air to make light Salt –to improve flavorFat –gives tendernessLiquid –dissolves dry ingredients, amount
determines type of batter or doughSugar –sweetnessEggs –color, texture and nutrients
What is gluten?• When water is mixed with flour gluten is
formed to give strength and elasticity to dough
Some people have an allergy to gluten and there are many new products on the market available to them.
Leavening agentsBaking powder – when mixing and heatedBaking soda – only when heated
The soda in baking powder reacts with acid forming carbon dioxide
10 Nutrients found in Quick Breads1. Carbohydrate2. Protein3. Iron4. Potassium5. Calcium6. Niacin7. Thiamin8. Riboflavin9. Phosphorus10. Fat
Muffin Method of Mixing
1. Combine all dry ingredients together into a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, blend all of the liquid ingredients together, (including fat).
3. Make a well in your dry ingredient bowl and pour the liquid in the well.
4. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
The Perfect Muffin:1. Cauliflower top2. Few Tunnels Inside3. Tender
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The Under-Mixed Muffin:1. Low Volume2. Flat Surface3. Very Crumbly
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The Over-Mixed Muffin:1. Peaked Top2. Very Tough3. Large Tunnels Inside
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Biscuit Method of Mixing:
1. Combine all dry ingredients.2. Cut-in the fat until there are crumbs.3. Add the liquid and stir until a dough
forms.4. Knead the dough so gluten will form.5. Cut into biscuits with biscuit cutter.6. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
What does a perfect biscuit look like?
1. Flat Top2. Straight Sides3. Flaky with Layers
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Two of the most important steps in making biscuits are:
1. Cutting-In the Fat (To Create the Layers)
2. Kneading (To Develop Gluten)
Storing Quick BreadsStore in an air-tight container or seal in
moist-proof wrap.To prevent drying out.