Exam 14: Pastry Basics

After it is removed from refrigeration, puff pastry should be allowed to warm up to room temperature before being rolled and cut.

Although they had all been the same shape when he put them in the oven, a baker noticed that his puff pastry products were all different shapes when they finished baking. Which of the following could have been the cause of these irregular shapes?

Éclair paste produces the best results if it is mixed a day ahead and allowed to rest overnight under refrigeration.

If puff pastry products come out of the oven with irregular or crooked shapes, a possible reason is that the _____________________.

If you want to make a large tart, a good choice for the crust would be _____.

It is very important to bake cream puffs and éclairs thoroughly and to cool them slowly so that they do not __________________.