Question 1: (Historical background)
6 Marks
Describe the first grain foods in history and how they lead to the first leavened ancient bread?
Question 2: (Formulas/ Bakeshop Math)
10 Marks
What type of information would you find in standardized formulas or recipes? Name 5 of them and
explain in brief.
Question 3: (Ingredients)
9 Marks
What are the main components of wheat flour? Name the main components with their respective
nutrient groups.
Question 4: (Ingredients)
What are the six functions of sugar in baked goods?
6 Marks
Question 5: (Ingredients)
8 Marks
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using butter in baked goods? Name two of each and
explain them.
Question 6: (Equipment)
10 Marks
List and describe 5 small, specialized equipment used in the bake shop and pastry department and
explain in brief what they do.
Question 7: (Basic Baking principles)
8 Marks
Describe the following terms in detail and explain what role it plays in the formation of the dough/
baked
good?
7.1 Oxidation (4)
7.2 Leavening (4)
Question 8: (Lean Yeast doughs)
12 Marks
Three basic mixing techniques are used for most yeast products. Name and explain the purpose of
mixing and the 3 basic mixing methods in brief and explain the different effects they have on
fermentation time as well as the final structure of the bread and or yeast product.
Question 9: (Sponges and Pre -ferments)
6 Marks
What are the advantages of using a sponge or yeast pre-ferment to make bread doughs? Name 3
advantages and explain them in brief.
Question 10: (Rich yeast doughs)
8 Marks
What is the rolling-in procedure for laminated yeast doughs? Describe how to make a laminated
dough such as Croissants or Danish Pastry.
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