Flours and Uses
Home Economics · 50 practice questions
Types and uses of flours; raising agents (air, yeast, palm wine, steam).
- Identify types of flours and their uses.
- Select appropriate raising agents for basic mixtures.
- Use flour to produce assorted food items.
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- Practice question 1
Different flours mainly suit different
- A.colours of packaging exclusively
- B.prices with no relation to use
- C.countries of origin exclusively
- D.culinary uses and dietary needs
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D. culinary uses and dietary needs
Flour types are matched to specific culinary and dietary purposes.
- Practice question 2
Flour should be stored mainly in a
- A.damp, humid environment
- B.location exposed to direct sunlight
- C.cool, dry place away from moisture and pests
- D.container left permanently open
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C. cool, dry place away from moisture and pests
Proper flour storage prevents spoilage and pest infestation.
- Practice question 3
A recipe calling for "sifted flour" mainly requires
- A.adding extra water to the flour
- B.toasting the flour before use
- C.passing the flour through a sieve before measuring or use
- D.mixing the flour with sugar first
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C. passing the flour through a sieve before measuring or use
Sifting aerates the flour and removes lumps before use.
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