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ITI Interview Q&A – Hospitality/Food Trades

ITI Interview – Hospitality/Food Trades — 12 trades, 240 interview questions. Click a trade to see its 20 Q&A. Baker and Confectioner 20 Q&A Q1. What does a Baker and Confectioner do? They prepare and bake bread, cakes, pastries, cookies, and other baked goods and confections, following recipes and ensuring proper texture, taste, and presentation. Q2. What is the role of yeast in baking? Yeast is a leavening agent that ferments sugars in dough, producing carbon dioxide gas that causes the dough to rise, giving bread its light, airy texture. Q3. What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda? Baking soda requires an acidic ingredient to activate and produce carbon dioxide for leavening, while baking powder contains its own acid component and can activate with just moisture and heat. Q4. What is the creaming method in cake making? The creaming method involves beating butter and sugar together until light and fluffy before adding other ingredients, inco...