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