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Brownies Lesson

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Quiz for students ages 9-13
Quiz for students ages 14 -17

  1. T or F - An important step in measuring flour is tapping the cup on the counter.
  2. T or F - When preparing the brownie pan, only grease the bottom of the pan.
  3. T or F - Butter gives brownies a fresh, natural flavor.
  4. T or F - Baking powder is added to fudgy brownies to aid in rising.
  5. T or F - Brownies should be baked until they pull completely away from the sides of the pan.

  6. A stick of butter is equal to:
    A. 1/4 cup
    B. 1/2 cup
    C. 3/4 cup
    D. 1 cup


  7. Brownies are easiest to cut:
    A. As soon as they come out of the oven
    B. When they have cooled completely
    C. The next day- after sitting overnight uncovered


  8. When making a brownie recipe that calls for butter, which of the ingredients below will provide the best results?
    A. A soft margarine spread in a tub
    B. Salted or unsalted stick butter
    C. Low-fat stick margarine


  9. Why would you choose to make brownies from scratch rather than from a convenience mix?

  10. What kinds of ingredients are sometimes added to brownies to give them a special touch?

    Additional questions students ages 14 -17:

  11. Which brownie has the most dense, gooey texture?

  12. Which brownie has the fluffiest texture?

  13. How does the procedure for cakey brownies differ from the fudgy and chewy recipes?

  14. Explain the various ways to determine if brownies are done.

  15. What happens when brownie batter is over mixed?


Index | I. Intro | II. Objectives | III. Class | IV. Overhead | V. Handout | VI. Baking
VII. Evaluation | VIII. Quiz | IX. Answer Key

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