Foods 1

Quick Breads

What are Quick Breads?Flour mixture made with fast acting

leavening agents.

Where did corn cakes get their origin?Colonists were

taught by the Indians to use corn in a cake.

Johnny cakes (also corn cakes) were originally called “journey cakes” because Hunters took them on their “journeys”.

How did “hush puppies” get their name?Hunters used

leftover corn cakes to keep dogs quiet.

How are quick breads cooked?Quick breads are

cooked three different ways:BakedDeep fat friedGriddle cooked

Classified as:Batters Doughs

Batters: A mixture of flour and liquid

Pour batters: Thin consistency

PancakesWafflesPopovers

Drop battersFairly thick and sticky

MuffinsBiscuitsCoffee cake

Dough: Flour mixture has less liquid and is stiffer.Thick enough to roll and shape

BiscuitsDoughnutsScones

7 ingredients usually found in “Quick Breads”Flour –gives structure or bodyLeavening –adds air to make light Salt –to improve flavorFat –gives tendernessLiquid –dissolves dry ingredients, amount

determines type of batter or doughSugar –sweetnessEggs –color, texture and nutrients

What is gluten?• When water is mixed with flour gluten is

formed to give strength and elasticity to dough

Some people have an allergy to gluten and there are many new products on the market available to them.

Leavening agentsBaking powderBaking soda mixed with an acid

ButtermilkVinegarLemon juice

The soda in baking powder reacts with acid forming carbon dioxide

10 Nutrients found in Quick Breads1. Carbohydrate2. Protein3. Iron4. Potassium5. Calcium6. Niacin7. Thiamin8. Riboflavin9. Phosphorus10. Fat

Muffin Method1. Sift dry ingredients in one bowl2. Mix liquids together in separate bowl3. Pour liquids into dry ingredients4. Mix lightly only until dry ingredients are

moist/lumpy

DO NOT OVERMIX

Biscuit Method1. Sift dry ingredients in a bowl2. Cut in the fat with pastry blender3. Add liquid all at once4. Knead dough lightly5. Roll dough to desired thickness

Storing Quick BreadsStore in a tight container or seal in moist-

proof wrap.To prevent drying out.

Quick bread convenience items “mixes”Advantages

Short prep timeReady to serve

DisadvantagesCost moreNo standards for

gradingquality