Multiple choice

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question given below.

(1) Cooling: Bread should be cooled at least for two hours to allow the crumb structure to stabilise and develop full flavour. (2) Resting: The benching or resting lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes and relaxes the gluten in making the final shaping of dough easier. (3) Baking: The dough is baked and it is often scored with a sharp knife prior to baking,to allow the bread to expand without bursting. (4) Storage: Baked breads will stale most quickly at temperatures between 32 degrees and 50 degrees F and therefore, should never be placed in a refrigerator. (5) Scaling: All ingredients are accurately measured and lined up in order of use. (6) Mixing: Ingredients are combined into smooth,uniform dough and fermentation is initiated.

Which of the following should be the last sentence after rearrangement?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 5
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is option (4). The correct sequence is 562314. After measuring, the ingredients are mixed. Then they are left to rest, so that final shaping of dough can take place. Then comes baking, followed by cooling and then comes the storage of cooled bread.  

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