In a flour mixture, which of the following ingredients tenderizes, increases volume, contributes to structure and flakiness, and increases resistance to staling of baked goods?
A) milk
B) sugar
C) liquid
D) eggs
E) fat

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Fat is the ingredient that tenderizes, increases volume, contributes to structure and flakiness, and increases resistance to staling in baked goods. It coats the flour particles, preventing the formation of gluten, which makes the texture tender and flaky.

In a Flour Mixture, Which of the Following Ingredients Tenderizes