Exam 2: Tools and Equipment for the Bakeshop

What are the various cooking methods employed in the bakeshop and for which products are they commonly used?

An electric sheeter and a rolling pin perform identical tasks in the bakeshop.

List and describe the five basic tastes.

What effect does the presence of fat in a cookie formula have on one's perception of its flavor?

Convection ovens cook foods more quickly than conventional ovens; therefore the temperature may need to be reduced 25ºF to 50ºF (10ºC to 20ºC) from that recommended for baking in conventional ovens.

A vertical cutter mixer (VCM) refers to which of the following pieces of equipment?