How to make sourdough breads - Exam
  • 1. What is the most important ingredient for sourdough bread?
A) Baking Powder
B) Commercial Yeast
C) Sourdough Starter
D) Baking Soda
  • 2. What is a sourdough starter?
A) Just flour and water
B) A fermented mixture of flour and water containing wild yeasts and bacteria.
C) Flour, water, and sugar
D) Flour, water, and commercial yeast
  • 3. What is the ideal temperature range for sourdough starter fermentation?
A) 70-75°F (21-24°C)
B) 80-85°F (27-29°C)
C) 60-65°F (15-18°C)
D) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
  • 4. What does 'feeding' a sourdough starter mean?
A) Adding fresh flour and water to the starter.
B) Adding salt to the starter
C) Baking the starter
D) Refrigerating the starter
  • 5. What is the purpose of autolysing the flour and water?
A) To kill bacteria
B) To add flavor immediately
C) To skip kneading
D) To hydrate the flour and develop gluten.
  • 6. What is the function of salt in sourdough bread?
A) Acts as a preservative
B) Flavor and gluten development control
C) Provides leavening
D) Adds sweetness
  • 7. What is bulk fermentation?
A) The second rise after shaping
B) The initial mixing of ingredients
C) The first rise of the dough after mixing.
D) Baking the bread
  • 8. What is the purpose of folding the dough during bulk fermentation?
A) To deflate the dough
B) To strengthen the gluten and redistribute the gas.
C) To divide the dough
D) To add ingredients
  • 9. What is a banneton basket used for?
A) Proofing shaped dough.
B) Storing flour
C) Baking dough
D) Mixing dough
  • 10. What is scoring the dough?
A) Making cuts on the surface of the dough before baking.
B) Kneading the dough
C) Dividing the dough
D) Adding toppings to the dough
  • 11. Why is it important to score the dough?
A) To control expansion during baking.
B) To help the dough rise faster
C) To add flavor
D) To make the bread look pretty
  • 12. What is the purpose of baking sourdough in a Dutch oven?
A) To trap steam and create a crispy crust.
B) To prevent burning
C) To bake faster
D) To add flavor
  • 13. What is the internal temperature of a fully baked sourdough loaf?
A) 220-225°F (104-107°C)
B) 205-210°F (96-99°C)
C) 150-155°F (66-68°C)
D) 180-185°F (82-85°C)
  • 14. What can cause a dense, gummy sourdough loaf?
A) Over-fermentation
B) Too much salt
C) Under-fermentation.
D) Using old flour
  • 15. What does 'levain' refer to?
A) The entire batch of dough
B) A portion of sourdough starter used in a bread recipe.
C) The baking method
D) A specific type of flour
  • 16. What is the approximate hydration percentage for a typical sourdough bread?
A) 50-60%
B) 30-40%
C) 90-100%
D) 70-80%
  • 17. What does 'proofing' mean in the context of bread making?
A) The initial mixing of ingredients
B) The final rise of the shaped dough.
C) Kneading the dough
D) Baking the dough
  • 18. What is the effect of using whole wheat flour in sourdough?
A) Increases hydration and changes the texture.
B) Reduces hydration
C) Makes the bread sweeter
D) Decreases fermentation time
  • 19. What happens if you overproof sourdough?
A) The bread will be easier to digest
B) The crust becomes too thick
C) The dough can collapse and lose its shape.
D) The bread will be sweeter
  • 20. What does 'retarding' the dough mean?
A) Slowly proofing the dough in the refrigerator.
B) Baking the dough
C) Kneading the dough
D) Adding more yeast
  • 21. What is the benefit of retarding the dough?
A) Develops deeper flavor and improves crust.
B) Prevents over-proofing
C) Makes the bread rise faster
D) Makes the dough easier to handle
  • 22. What does 'tang' in sourdough bread refer to?
A) The saltiness of the bread
B) The sweetness of the bread
C) The bitterness of the crust
D) The sour flavor produced by lactic and acetic acids.
  • 23. What factors influence the tang of sourdough bread?
A) Amount of salt used
B) Type of flour used
C) Fermentation time, temperature, and hydration.
D) Oven temperature
  • 24. What is the best way to store sourdough bread?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a plastic bag in the freezer
C) Uncovered at room temperature
D) In a breathable bag or bread box at room temperature.
  • 25. What is 'discard' from a sourdough starter?
A) The entire batch of starter
B) The water used to make the starter
C) The flour used to make the starter
D) The portion of the starter that is removed before feeding.
  • 26. What can you do with sourdough starter discard?
A) Use it to clean your oven
B) Throw it away
C) Use it as fertilizer
D) Make pancakes, waffles, or crackers.
  • 27. What is the main difference between sourdough bread and commercial yeast bread?
A) Sourdough is faster to make
B) Sourdough requires less flour
C) Sourdough uses wild yeasts, commercial uses cultivated yeasts.
D) Sourdough is sweeter
  • 28. What is a 'lame' used for in sourdough baking?
A) Shaping the bread
B) Measuring the ingredients
C) Mixing the dough
D) Scoring the bread.
  • 29. How do you know when your sourdough starter is ready to use?
A) It smells bad
B) It sinks to the bottom of the jar
C) It doubles in size and has a bubbly texture.
D) It remains the same size after feeding
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