Which would you expect to produce a cake with the most desirable texture—butter or shortening? Why?


Shortening is expected to produce a higher-quality product than butter due to its plasticity and creaming ability. Butter does not have the same plasticity or creaming ability.

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Discuss the importance of plasticity when making frostings and fillings for cakes. Why would using butter be a problem when the cake is being featured at an outdoor summer wedding? Any substitutes?

What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A strength of the USDA Food Patterns and MyPlate tool lies in how they address serving sizes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ must be added to grains during the enrichment process.

A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Iron D. Zinc

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