CDM CDM Glazes, Fillings & Toppings

Question 1

What is the ideal temperature range for a standard vanilla glaze to achieve a smooth, even coat on a doughnut?

Accepted Answer

95–105°F

Answer

120–130°F

Answer

60–70°F

Answer

140–150°F

Question 2

Which ingredient is primarily responsible for the shiny finish on a chocolate glaze?

Accepted Answer

Corn syrup

Answer

Heavy cream

Answer

Butter

Answer

Powdered sugar

Question 3

When preparing a Bavarian cream filling, what is the key step that prevents lumps from forming?

Accepted Answer

Tempering the eggs before adding hot cream

Answer

Adding cream cheese to the mixture

Answer

Using cold milk directly

Answer

Mixing at high speed throughout

Question 4

What type of sugar is typically used to make a dry coating for a cinnamon-sugar doughnut?

Accepted Answer

Granulated sugar

Answer

Powdered sugar

Answer

Brown sugar

Answer

Turbinado sugar

Question 5

What causes a glaze to become grainy or crystallized after setting on a doughnut?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient corn syrup or overheating the sugar

Answer

Too much vanilla extract

Answer

Using filtered water

Answer

Applying glaze too quickly

Question 6

Which filling is most commonly used in a Boston cream doughnut?

Accepted Answer

Pastry cream (crème pâtissière)

Answer

Whipped cream

Answer

Lemon curd

Answer

Raspberry jam