Quick Breads Instructor Resources
Lesson 2
For Comprehension Check 2.1, the student should explain that white flour only contains the endosperm, while whole wheat flour contains the endosperm, bran, and germ.
Lesson 3
The student should observe clusters of bubbles forming in the buttermilk as the baking soda reacts with it. The point of this exercise is to recognize that the bubbles formed by this reaction within the batter of a quick bread create the tiny pockets of space that provide lightness and texture.
Lesson 4
For Comprehension Check 2.2, the student should explain that flour should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled with a straight edge, brown sugar should be packed firmly into the measuring cup, spices should be scooped with a measuring spoon then leveled with a straight edge, and herbs should be loosely packed in the measuring cup.
Lesson 5
Baking time for Irish Soda Bread can vary widely depending on the cooking vessel and individual oven performance. Students should watch for marks of doneness as described in the recipe.
Lesson 7
Some people love the look of the sliced banana on top of this bread, while others think it’s unappealing. Students who don’t care for this presentation can skip that step. Another option is to sprinkle some brown sugar on top of the banana slices so they brulée while they bake.
Lesson 8
Students should notice that while the vintage Chiquita Banana commercial emphasized the importance of waiting until bananas are speckled with brown before eating, the later print ads feature people eating bananas with no speckles at all. This seems to speak to consumer resistance to imperfect produce—a topic worthy of discussion.
Lesson 9
This version of Brazilian Cheese Bread should be dense and chewy.
Lesson 11
This quick and easy Brazilian Cheese Bread has a lighter texture and less intensive cheesiness.
Lesson 12
Sometimes students repeatedly—almost obsessively—lift up the flatbreads with a spatula to check for browning. This interferes with the heat build-up that causes the bubbles to form within the bread. If you notice your student fiddling with the bread too much, encourage them to leave it alone and watch for bubbles.
Lesson 15
The Unit Tests are password protected to prevent students from getting a sneak peek in advance.
The password for the Quick Breads Unit Test is bakery. Please keep this password private.