Practical Cookery Masterclass | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Explain how to store raw salmon correctly

In an airtight tub, in the bottom of the fridge, to prevent cross contamination

Describe a rule that must be followed when weighing and measuring sugar into a 15ml measuring spoon

Make sure the sugar is levelled off using the back of a knife

Explain why flour is sieved before adding to a sponge mixture.

To ensure there are no lumps and you get a light and fluffy sponge

Explain why it is important to cut potatoes into even sized cubes when making mashed potatoes.

so they cook at the same time and i will reduce the chances of having lumpy mashed potatoes.

Explain why flour is used in a pasta sauce

It is a thickening ingredient, that will thicken the sauce and improve the texture, making it less watery

Name a suitable decoration for a vanilla cheese cake, give a preparation technique too

slices strawberries or pureed raspberries drizzled on top

The biscuit base of a cheesecake crumbles and breaks when cut. Identify one reason why this would occur.

Not enough butter has been added, or biscuit hasn't been pressed down enough

Describe how boiled potatoes would be tested for readiness.

Pierce with a knife and make sure they are soft all the way through

Give three benefits of buying local foods.

helps the local economy, reduces food miles, reduces pollution

Explain how to line a swiss roll cake tray

oil the tin, cut the baking paper to fit the base and sides and re oil

Explain how to store flour correctly

ina sealed container, in the cupboard to prevent moisture absorption and prevent food spoilage

Explain one hygiene point a chef should follow when handling raw beef

Wash hands after touching it to prevent cross contamination

Describe the process of grilling

Food placed under the heat, has to be turned regularly for even cooking and the fat drips away from food

Identify a suitable piece of equipment to remove the zest from a lemon.

Zester/grater

Name a dietary target we need to reduce in Scotland

Fat, Sugar and Salt

Describe and advantage of buying organic carrots

They do not use any pesticides so therefor do not harm the environment