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Lemon bar - Quiz
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  • 1. What are the two main components of a lemon bar?
A) Sponge cake and fruit jam
B) Pie crust and lemon custard
C) Shortbread crust and lemon curd filling
D) Biscuit base and lemon cream
  • 2. When was the first widely published lemon bar recipe printed?
A) October 15, 2019
B) July 4, 1950
C) August 27, 1962
D) January 12, 1912
  • 3. Who submitted the first widely published lemon bar recipe?
A) Michael McCarthy
B) Gordon Ramsay
C) Eleanor Mickelson
D) Betty Crocker
  • 4. In which country did shortbread originate?
A) Scotland
B) Ireland
C) United States
D) England
  • 5. Where does lemon curd date back to?
A) 1960s United States
B) 12th century Scotland
C) 19th century England
D) 18th century France
  • 6. What is another name for confectioners sugar?
A) Powdered sugar
B) Granulated sugar
C) Cane sugar
D) Brown sugar
  • 7. Which of the following is a common allergen found in lemon bars?
A) Eggs
B) Shellfish
C) Mustard
D) Peanuts
  • 8. What is the recommended pan size for baking lemon bars?
A) 12x18 inch
B) 8x8 inch
C) 10x10 inch
D) 9x13 inch
  • 9. Why is the crust baked before adding the curd?
A) To evaporate the moisture
B) To sweeten the dough
C) To prevent it from combining with the curd and to provide support
D) To make it extra crispy
  • 10. What is the temperature limit for baking lemon bars?
A) Exactly 500 °F
B) Below 400 °F
C) Below 200 °F
D) Above 450 °F
  • 11. When is National Lemon Bar Day celebrated?
A) August 27
B) January 1
C) December 25
D) October 15
  • 12. Who created National Lemon Bar Day?
A) Michael McCarthy
B) Eleanor Mickelson
C) The Chicago Daily Tribune
D) A local chef in Hawaii
  • 13. What ingredient is often added to the shortbread in Hawaiian lilikoi bars?
A) Macadamia nuts
B) Almonds
C) Coconut flakes
D) Walnuts
  • 14. What fruit is used in the Hawaiian variation of the lemon bar?
A) Guava
B) Pineapple
C) Mango
D) Passion fruit
  • 15. How many calories are in a 2-inch Krusteaz Meyer Lemon bar?
A) 140
B) 100
C) 250
D) 200
  • 16. What are the shapes lemon bars are typically cut into after cooling?
A) Squares or triangles
B) Circles or ovals
C) Diamonds or stars
D) Rectangles only
  • 17. What was 19th-century lemon curd made of?
A) Lemon juice and cornstarch
B) Whipped butter and lemon zest
C) Egg yolks and sugar
D) Acidic cream drained through cheesecloth
  • 18. Which century did shortbread originate in?
A) 20th century
B) 19th century
C) 15th century
D) 12th century
  • 19. Besides sugar and butter, what is a primary liquid ingredient in lemon bars?
A) Lemon juice
B) Water
C) Milk
D) Orange juice
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT listed as a common allergen in the text?
A) Eggs
B) Gluten
C) Soy
D) Dairy
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