Which term refers to a method used in baking to cream fat and sugar together before adding other ingredients?

• A. Healthy Diet
• B. Nutrition Facts Label
• C. Creaming Method
• D. Carbohydrates

Answer: (C)

The term is the creaming method. In baking, this technique involves beating fat (usually softened butter or shortening) with sugar until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy. That aeration traps tiny air pockets in the fat, which expand during baking to help leaven the batter and produce a tender, fine crumb. After the fat and sugar are creamed, eggs are typically added one at a time, and dry ingredients and liquids are incorporated in alternating portions to maintain a smooth emulsion and prevent curdling. This method is commonly used for cakes and cookies because it helps create volume and a soft texture.

The other options don’t describe a baking technique. They relate to nutrition information or nutrients, not a method for mixing ingredients.