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Intro to Baking - Lab Practical 
Intro to Baking & Pastry Lab Practical Exam Grading Rubric
Rubric Code: DXX9597
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Soft Rolls - Knots
4 oz. Rolls
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

Very inconsistent in weight. Needs much improvement on shaping.
Fair

Somewhat consistent in weight. Shaping is better, but still needs work.
Good

Fairly consistent in weight. Shaping is consistent.
Superior

Very consistent in weight. Rolls are perfectly shaped; nice and round.
Taste/Smell

Poor

Extreme yeasty smell. Off-taste; too much salt or sugar; ingredients not scaled out properly.
Fair

Overly yeasty smell. Somewhat of an off-taste.
Good

Only slight smell of yeast. Taste/flavor is there, but not quite superior.
Superior

Very faint smell of yeast. Taste is exactly how it should be; a freshly baked dinner roll.
Texture/Appearance

Poor

Extremely underproofed or overproofed. Extremely dense and heavy for it's size. Seams in dough are visible, or irregular holes from improper shaping. Poor Color.
Fair

Underproofed or overproofed. Dense, heavy for it's size. Seams in dough are slightly visible. May have some irregular holes from improper shaping. Color not uniform.
Good

Only very slightly overproofed or underproofed. Rolls are light with nice, even crumb. Nice color from proper egg wash.
Superior

Perfectly proofed. Nice and light for the size. Even, soft crumb. No irregular holes. Nice even color from proper egg wash.
Scones
1 dozen
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

Inconsistent on every level.
Fair

Fairly inconsistent in either weight/size and/or height in relation to each other.
Good

Pretty consistent in weight. Size/height pretty consistent in terms of portion and relative to each other.
Superior

Consistent in weight. Size should be uniform among all units. No visible variations in thickness or portions.
Taste/Smell

Poor

Improper smell and/or taste of baking powder and/or baking soda, or flat taste from not enough salt, or overly sweet from too much sugar. Either under or overbaked.
Fair

Proper smell and taste. Not rolled out thick enough; did not rise enough. Tastes a bit dry. Slightly under or overbaked.
Good

Proper smell and taste but underbaked or overbaked.
Superior

Proper smell and taste. Perfectly baked.
Texture/Appearance

Poor

Tough from over-working or over-mixing. Improper appearance from possible improper mise en place.
Fair

Dough is slightly tough or overly wet. Mise en place appears correct. Did not brush off excess flour. Bake time and cooling not exact.
Good

Texture is more flaky than mealy. Proper color and bake time used.
Superior

Crisp on outside, soft and tender in the middle with flaky layering visible. Dough was not over-handled. No floury appearance. Proper glazing.
Cookies
2 varieties
1 dozen of each
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

Inconsistent in weight and appearance. Improper portioning and technique on all levels.
Fair

Fairly inconsistent in weight and appearance among both varieties.
Good

Fairly consistent in weight and appearance among both varieties.
Superior

Consistent in weight. Uniform in appearance among both varieties.
Taste/Smell

Poor

Grossly under-baked or over-baked, and/or off-taste of salt or flour or sugar.
Fair

Possible off-taste, but more so under or over-baked.
Good

Nice flavor. Slightly under or over baked.
Superior

Nice flavor and Perfectly baked.
Texture/Appearance

Poor

Too much spread; Too much color. Cookie is tough/heavy. Butter and sugar not properly creamed.
Fair

Butter and sugar not properly creamed or overly creamed. Texture is too crisp.
Good

A little spread, Texture is crisp, light and tender.
Superior

Crisp, light, tender texture. shape intact; butter/sugar properly creamed. Very little spread.
Cinnamon Rolls
1 pan
1 dozen units
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

Very inconsistent in portioning among units. Needs much improvement on shaping.
Fair

Somewhat consistent in portioning among units. Shaping is better, but still needs work.
Good

Fairly consistent in portioning among units. Shaping is consistent.
Superior

Very consistent in portioning among units. Rolls are perfectly shaped; nice and round.
Taste/Smell

Poor

Extreme yeasty smell. Off-taste; too much salt or sugar; ingredients not scaled out properly. Too much butter and/or cinnamon filling. Improper glazing.
Fair

Overly yeasty smell. Somewhat of an off-taste. Too much butter and/or cinnamon filling. Improper glazing.
Good

Only slight smell of yeast. Taste/flavor is there, but not quite superior. Proper amount of filling and glazing is almost right.
Superior

Very faint smell of yeast. Taste is exactly how it should be; a freshly baked cinnamon roll with perfect glazing.
Texture/Appearance

Poor

Extremely underproofed or overproofed. Extremely dense and heavy for it's size. Seams in dough are visible, or irregular holes from improper shaping. Poor Color.
Fair

Underproofed or overproofed. Dense, heavy for it's size. Seams in dough are slightly visible. May have some irregular holes from improper shaping. Color not uniform.
Good

Only very slightly overproofed or underproofed. Rolls are light with nice, even crumb. Nice color from proper baking and nice glazing.
Superior

Perfectly proofed. Nice and light for the size. Even, soft crumb. No irregular holes. Nice even color from baking and perfect glazing.
Quick Breads
2 varieties
1 of each
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

Very inconsistent portioning of batter into pans. Either very under or over filled. Loaves very different in size and shape among both varieties.
Fair

Inconsistent portioning of batter into pans. Either under or over filled. Loaves slightly different in size and shape among both varieties
Good

Consistent portioning of batter into pans. Loaves slightly different in size and shape among both varieties.
Superior

Consistent portioning of batter into pans. Loaves correct size and shape among both varieties.
Taste/Smell

Poor

Improper smell and/or taste of baking powder and/or baking soda. Improper use of flour, salt, sugar and/or flavorings and other ingredients. Improper use of garnish. Either under or overbaked.
Fair

Proper smell and taste. Tastes a bit dry or undone. Slightly under or overbaked. Proper use of flour, salt, sugar and/or flavorings and other ingredients. Garnish slightly inconsistent.
Good

Proper smell and taste but underbaked or overbaked. Proper use of garnish.
Superior

Proper smell and taste. Perfectly baked. Perfect use of garnish.
Texture/Appearance

Poor

Quick bread is tough and/or heavy. The bread is too dark. Butter and sugar not properly creamed or improper mixing techniques used.
Fair

Quick bread is slighlty tough and/or heavy. Butter and sugar not properly creamed or improper mixing techniques used. Texture is too crisp.
Good

Quick bread is light and tender. Butter and sugar properly creamed and proper mixing techniques used. Color slightly too dark.
Superior

Quick bread has perfect color with a light, tender texture. Shape is correct and the butter and sugar is properly creamed and proper mixing techniques are used.
Kitchen Skills
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Sanitation & Safety

Poor

No sanitizer bucket used, major issues with cleanliness and sanitation. Improper use of knives and cutting boards.
Fair

Proper sanitizer bucket used, minor issues with cleanliness and sanitation. Some improper use of knives and cutting boards.
Good

Proper sanitizer bucket used, minor issues with cleanliness and sanitation. Proper use of knives and cutting boards.
Superior

Proper sanitizer bucket used, no issues with cleanliness and sanitation. Diligent about saitizing between fidderent tasks. Proper use of knives and cutting boards.
Technique/Timing

Poor

Improper technique on all levels and items presented 15 minutes late.
Fair

Fair measuring, mixing, & shaping technique; presented 5-10 minutes late.
Good

Proper measuring, mixing, & shaping technique; presented on time, but items not properly glazed, portioned, and presented.
Superior

Proper measuring, mixing, & shaping technique; presented on time, all items are properly glazed, portioned, and presented.
Organization/Mise en Place

Poor

Work station very unorganized and messy. Inefficient use of space. Improper setup and use of mise en place space and time. Gross mistakes with mise en place of recipes and equipment or tools necessary for tasks.
Fair

Work station unorganized and messy. Inefficient use of space. Some mistakes with mise en place of recipes and equipment or tools necessary for tasks.
Good

Work station somewhat unorganized and messy. No apparent mistakes with mise en place of recipes and equipment or tools necessary for tasks.
Superior

Work station very organized and efficient use of space. Proper setup and use of mise en place space and time. No mistakes with mise en place of recipes and equipment or tools necessary for tasks.










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