CDM Glazes, Fillings & Toppings Flashcards

What is the purpose of adding shortening or oil to a glaze recipe?

Answer: To improve sheen and slow crystallization

Fat in a glaze improves its sheen and inhibits sugar crystallization, resulting in a smoother, longer-lasting finish.

When injecting a cream filling into a doughnut, which tool is most commonly used?

Answer: A pastry bag with a bismarck tip

A bismarck (or filling) tip is a long, narrow nozzle that inserts into the doughnut side to deposit filling without tearing the exterior.

Why should fruit jam fillings for doughnuts have a higher sugar content or be specially formulated?

Answer: To prevent soaking into the dough and to maintain food safety

Higher sugar content lowers water activity, preventing the filling from making the dough soggy and inhibiting microbial growth.

What is the role of gelatin when added to a whipped cream doughnut filling?

Answer: To stabilize the whipped cream so it holds its shape

Gelatin acts as a stabilizer, preventing the whipped cream from deflating or weeping during storage and display.

Which type of sprinkle is most resistant to color bleeding when placed on a wet glaze?

Answer: Nonpareils with a sugar shell coating

Nonpareils have a hard sugar shell that resists dissolving quickly, making them more resistant to color bleeding on wet glazes.

What is the correct method for applying a maple glaze to achieve full, even coverage?

Answer: Dip the top of the doughnut face-down into the glaze and let excess drip off

The dip-and-drip method allows the glaze to coat the crown of the doughnut evenly and lets gravity remove excess for a clean finish.