Question 1

Which two of the listed products should be baked using a bain marie?&#10;A) Baked apple dumpling&#10;B) Cream caramels&#10;C) Soft bread rolls&#10;D) Bread and butter pudding&#10;E) Suet sultana pudding

Accepted Answer

Cream caramels and bread and butter pudding are typically baked using a bain marie to ensure gentle, even cooking and to prevent them from curdling or cooking too quickly. This method helps in achieving a smooth, creamy texture in custards and delicate desserts.

Question 2

Roasting is a method of cookery associated with items of food, mainly meat and poultry.
The roasting process is started off at a high heat in order to and help seal the outer surface.
A bed of bones can be used to help lift the meat off the surface of the roasting tray. This is known as a _.

Accepted Answer

tender, develop colour, trivet

Question 3

What item of equipment has been used to cook this steak?  &#10;A) Saut&#233; plate&#10;B) Char grill&#10;C) Salamander&#10;D) Frying pan

Accepted Answer

The markings on the steak suggest it has been cooked on a char grill. Sauté plates and frying pans leave different markings and a salamander is not typically used to cook a steak.

Question 4

Which one of the following is the main purpose of basting meat during roasting?&#10;A) Helps keep it moist.&#10;B) Prevents it from burning.&#10;C) Helps it to cook evenly.&#10;D) Prevents loss of flavour.

Accepted Answer

Basting meat during roasting helps to keep it moist by coating the surface with its own juices or a marinade, preventing it from drying out.

Question 5

Which four of these items of equipment can be used to grill food?&#10;A)  &#10;B)  &#10;C)  &#10;D)  &#10;E)  &#10;F)&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which two of the following are the least suitable to be cooked by roasting?&#10;A) Belly of pork&#10;B) Saddle of lamb&#10;C) Sirloin of beef&#10;D) Middle neck of lamb&#10;E) Leg of pork&#10;F) Silverside of beef

Accepted Answer

Middle neck of lamb and silverside of beef are both lean cuts of meat that require slow, moist cooking methods such as braising or stewing. Roasting these cuts may result in tough, dry meat.

Question 7

Which three of the listed food items are the most suitable to be cooked by baking?&#10;A) Apples&#10;B) Parsnips&#10;C) Potatoes&#10;D) Peppers&#10;E) Courgettes

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What are bread rolls most commonly brushed with before baking to help improve colour?&#10;A) Sugar glaze&#10;B) Yoghurt&#10;C) Milk&#10;D) Egg wash

Accepted Answer

Egg wash is commonly used to brush bread rolls before baking to create a golden brown color and a shiny finish.

Deck 9: Prepare and Cook Food by Baking, Roasting and Grilling