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Do you fancy yourself a master baker a-la the skilled people we see all the time on The Great British Bake-Off (which, as you know, is the greatest television show of all time)? Well, this trivia quiz will throw you right into the baking tent with 12 tough questions that only real master bakers can Show More
Do you fancy yourself a master baker a-la the skilled people we see all the time on The Great British Bake-Off (which, as you know, is the greatest television show of all time)? Well, this trivia quiz will throw you right into the baking tent with 12 tough questions that only real master bakers can answer. Pretend that Paul Hollywood is staring at you with his piercing blue eyes and Mary Berry is about to tell you whether you’ve got a soggy bottom or not.
This quiz is sure to test your baking mettle. Do you know how to achieve flaky pastry layers? Can you spot the profiterole? What’s an essential technique for tempering chocolate? I am afraid merely watching baking TV shows probably isn’t going to help you achieve a high score. Better grab your apron, head to the kitchen, and whip yourself up a batch of homemade cookies to eat while taking this fancy dessert trivia quiz.
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We'll start with the basics: Which type of pastry dough is laminated?
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Puff pastry
Pie crust
Pâte à choux
Brioche
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What cookie is traditionally used when making delicious tiramisu?
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Madeleines
Biscotti
Ladyfingers
Amaretti
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You've decided to temper some chocolate. What is the key to achieving that gorgeous glossy sheen?
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Microwaving it in 30-second increments
Adding butter
Only using bittersweet chocolate chips
Heating the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of hot water
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What’s another name for a mille-feuille?
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Cream Puff
Neapolitan
Genoise sponge
Napoleon
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Please pick out the profiterole!
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This guy, of course!
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This beaut right here
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These delicate orbs
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This looker right here
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True or false: Macaroon and macaron are two different spellings of the same dessert.
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True! Love those little guys!
False! C’mon, who do you think I am?!
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Which sweet treat does NOT contain egg yolks?
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Custard
Mousse
Pudding
Lemon Curd
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This dessert is milk-solid-based, deep-fried, and then soaked in a sugary syrup. What is it called?
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Baklava
Teiglach
Gulab jamun
Eclair
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Holy frozen treats! What is NOT a difference between ice cream and semifreddo?
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Ice cream is churned, while semifreddo is not.
Ice cream is usually scooped while semifreddo is sliced.
Ice cream is not made with whipped cream while semifreddo usually is.
Ice cream can include toppings or mix-ins, but semifreddo is always eaten alone.
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Only one of these delectable treats is a German Chocolate Cake. Which one is it?
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This monster
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This cherry-studded stud
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This slice of perfection
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This melty mess
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Everyone loves a Victoria Sponge. Which two layers can you find in the middle of this traditional cake?
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Chocolate mousse and chocolate shavings
Jam and whipped cream
Buttercream frosting and fresh berries
Powdered sugar and chocolate ganache
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Which of these desserts is NOT normally set aflame before it’s served?
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