Can you describe how the

textures of a sponge, scone

and cake are different?

Sponges have the lightest texture, cakes have a slightly more dense text and scones are the heaviest texture.

What are two types

of sweet scones?

Any two of the following:

• Sultana scones
• Honey and Banana Scones
• Date Scones

What are two types

of savoury scones?

Any two of the following:

• Cheese Scones
• Pumpkin Scones
• Herb Scones

Why is it very important to

make sure you weight

and measure all ingredients

accurately when baking?

To make sure your baked product turns out the way it is meant to.

Why is it important to sieve

flour before you use it?

So that the flour is aerated.

When making a cake

what does 'creaming' involve?

It involves mixing butter and sugar together until they form a white creamy mixture. Then egg is added and the mixture is beaten again.

When you make scones,

what are you doing when

you're 'rubbing in'?

Using your finger tips to fub the flour and butter together until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

What does a good cake

look like once it's cooked?

• It has an even colour such as golden yellow. 
• The color should be rich
• The cake should be even in shape and not shrunken in the middle.

What has gone wrong if

the top of your cake

is cracked?

There is not enough liquid or too much baking powder.

How would you test if a

cake or sponge is

properly cooked?

By inserting a skewer into the cake or sponge. The skewer should come out clean.

What has happened if

white spots appear through

your cut sponge?

The mixture was not beating

or blended enough.

What is one thing

that causes scones to

turn out hard?

• Not enough liquid.
• Scones cooked for too long.
• Over-kneading the scones.

Before using your equipment, why should you check to ensure it is clean and in good working order?

To ensure smooth and efficient process when making different baked products