Chemistry in the Kitchen Spring 2023
Scientific Food Blogs by Dickinson Students
Click here for my Recipe at a Glance Click here for the full recipe Click here for my annotated bibliography Introduction – Strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert perfect for a warm summer night. The fresh fruit pairs perfectly with the sweet whipped cream and crumbly shortcake. The combination of flavors is sure to bring …
Blue Berry Buckle is a fairly dense cake, it’s name actually comes from the center buckling once it’s cooled down. The topping is a streusel like that often found on coffee cakes. The texture tends to be quite dry and crumbly. All of the different ingredients play a role in making the dessert turn out …
(image above) Michelle 2020, Triple chocolate muffins in a muffin tin, Brown Eyed Baker, accessed 4 May 2023, https://www.browneyedbaker.com/chocolate-chocolate-chunk-muffins/ I love muffins. My dad used to buy a triple chocolate chip muffin mix and make them all the time when I was in middle school. They would make me so happy, but then the …
Scientific Method of Soft Pretzels: The order in which we craft a recipe is vital. After all, baking is chemistry. This recipe follows the method of adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients. The recipe starts with warm water to properly dissolve the yeast (our biological leavening agent), then mixing: sugar, salt, butter, and our all-purpose …
Cheesecake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries by people worldwide. While there are numerous variations of cheesecake, the basic principles of making this delicious dessert can be reasoned scientifically. We’ll dive deeper into the scientific principles that go into baking cheesecake, specifically a new york cheesecake. First of all, a lot …
Macarons utilize many important scientific principles. Following instructions is important, as the process requires specific reactions and creates a distinct texture. When preparing and using egg whites, extreme precaution and attention should be exercised, as this is a delicate ingredient. In this recipe, egg whites are beaten together with salt until a specific texture is …
In every recipe, each ingredient plays an important role in how the baked good turns out. Explained below is the role and purpose of each ingredient in the sugar cookie recipe. The sugar cookie recipe consists of: 3 cups of all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 1 …
Multiple scientific principals go into the creation of fluffy buttermilk pancakes. One crucial scientific component in this recipe is the choice of flour used. The most important aspect of flour that is a necessity in order to make these pancakes is the gluten it provides. Gluten is what provides the pancakes structure and provides the …
Use of links on this page related to ingredients will lead you off site. Please use the back arrow to return here. Only underlined words have links. Pork: Pork provides a large supply of water and an equal balance of protein and lipids or fats. The water helps distribute cooking in the pork while the …
The original recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/the-best-banana-muffin-recipe/ Ingredients explained: Flour is essential for the structure of the muffin, providing the gluten that helps the muffin rise and hold its shape. Sugar and light brown adds sweetness and moisture to the muffin Eggs provide structure, richness Baking powder and baking soda helps in leavening and help the muffin rise …