Question 30

Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

Beating egg whites refers to the process of whipping them until they become foamy and form stiff peaks, which is typically achieved through vigorous stirring or mixing.

A) These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven.

This statement is incorrect as the extract specifies a baking temperature of 350 F for the cookies, indicating that they are intended to be baked in an oven rather than cooked in a microwave. Baking techniques and times differ significantly from microwave cooking.

B) Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance.

This statement is incorrect as the passage does not specify that an electric appliance is necessary for folding in the peanut butter. Folding is a technique that can be performed by hand, and the passage suggests a gentle method to incorporate the ingredients.

C) Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

This statement is true as beating egg whites involves whisking them energetically to incorporate air, resulting in a foamy texture and the formation of stiff peaks. This aligns perfectly with the described method in the extract.

D) These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack.

This statement is incorrect because the passage specifies that the cookies should cool on the cookie sheet. While cooling on a rack is common, the extract explicitly mentions the cookie sheet as the cooling surface.

Conclusion

The correct answer is C because it accurately describes the method of beating egg whites as vigorous stirring, as indicated in the passage. The other options are incorrect, either due to misinterpretations of the baking process or because they do not align with the instructions provided in the extract. This reinforces the importance of understanding specific cooking techniques and terminology in baking.