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1. One of the foundations for developing good flavor and texture to your bread, is to allow it to rise until it has doubled in size. What ingredient is commonly used as a leavening agent in bread-making?
2. The proper equipment is essential for successful bread-making. Which of the following is NOT advisable for use in making most homemade breads?
3. When your leavening agent has been properly prepared, it is essential for good flavor and texture to knead the dough properly preparing for it to rise. Using the heel of your hand to prepare your dough, how long must you knead continuously in order to achieve a smooth, elastic texture?
4. The reward for all your hard work, is a successful loaf of bread. Once your bread has been prepared for baking, it should be baked according to recipe directions. Since a common mistake of the novice baker is undercooked bread, what is the BEST test to check for doneness?
5. So many different flours, techniques and ingredients can be used to vary the taste and texture of your bread. For a 'tangy and chewy' crust on your bread, what topping would you use to obtain that result?
6. 'Naan' is a traditional teardrop-shaped flatbread that originated in northern India. In what region of India did 'Naan' originate?
7. What is the name of the age-old Italian peasant bread found almost exclusively in its native Umbria?
8. What traditional German Christmas bread is now enjoyed around the world?
9. Which of the following is the French word for bread?
10. As a child, I remember my mom's traditional Christmas bread that she gave as gifts each year. What is the traditional American bread that is said to be "the same loaf passed from house to house" each year at Christmas time?
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