Foods 1020 Lessons
Baking ingredients and their function
Lesson Questions
- Examine the effect of culture on baked goods.
- What is the role of key baking ingredients?
Lesson
Why would you want to learn contemporary baking? One simple answer could be that every person deserves a good food relationship…to know how to afford, prepare, share and enjoy nourishing foods.
One of the delightful features of the world becoming a global village is the increase in opportunities to taste the cuisine of cultures different from our own.
Foods and nutrition is affected by culture, with religion playing an influential role. For example, in the Hindu and Buddhist religions the consumption of both pork and beef is frowned upon. The large majority of Hindus and Buddhists are strict vegetarians. The consumption of pork is prohibited in Judaism whereas Christianity allows the consumption of any types of meat. The Jain religion does not allow the eating of any meat and any vegetables grown beneath the soil.
Geography also has a big effect on food choices. Let’s take a look at a cultural staple - bread in its many different forms. Think of wonderful treats such as Irish soda bread, Bannock, French bread, Pita bread, Tortillas, and so many more ethnic bread recipes. (Note: each link here is to a recipe.)
To build confident skills with baking, we need to really understand the common ingredients and their function.
Click here for baking tips and a description of basic ingredients and their role in baking. Baking Basics & tips
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