CB Study Guide 2026
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📋 CB Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CB Topics to Study (23)
✍️ Sample CB Questions & Answers
1. Which piping tip produces a star-shaped rosette or shell border?
Star tips have multiple points that create ridged, star-shaped rosettes and classic shell borders commonly used in cake decorating.
2. What does the term 'oven spring' refer to in baking?
'Oven spring' refers to the rapid rise of dough during the first few minutes of baking due to gas expansion.
3. What is the significance of using an egg wash on baked goods?
Egg wash is applied to baked goods to enhance browning, add shine, and improve texture.
4. What is 'proofing' in bread production?
Proofing is the final fermentation stage after shaping where the dough rises before it goes into the oven.
5. What is the difference between a tart and a pie in professional baking?
Tarts are made in straight-sided, shallow pans and can be removed for freestanding presentation, while pies are baked in sloped-sided dishes and served directly from them.
6. In pastry production, what does 'blind baking' refer to?
Blind baking means pre-baking a pastry shell without its filling, using pie weights or dried beans to keep the crust flat and prevent it from puffing.