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Intro to Baking & Pastry Practical Exam
Rubric Code: AX9A726
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Yeast Bread
Focaccia
or
Soft yeast rolls
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Fair

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Good

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Superior

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Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

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

Somewhat consistent in pan shaping and garnish.



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

Fairly consistent in pan shaping and garnish

Fairly consistent in weight.
Shaping is consistent
Superior

Very consistent.



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 yeast product.
Texture

Poor

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

Underproofed or overproofed. Dense, heavy for it's size. Seams in dough are slightly visible. May have some irregular holes from improper shaping.
Good

Only very slightly overproofed or underproofed. Rolls, are lighter with nice, even crumb
Superior

Perfectly proofed. Nice and light for the size. Even, soft crumb. No irregular holes.
Technique

Poor

Improper technique on all levels;
Fair

Fair measuring/mixing/shaping technique;
Good

Proper measuring/mixing/shaping technique;
Superior

Proper measuring/mixing/shaping technique,
Country Biscuits-1/2 recipe
Rolled out 1" thick. Baked height should be 2 1/2-3"
  Poor

1.65 pts

Fair

1.85 pts

Good

2.13 pts

Superior

2.5 pts

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

Inconsistent on every level.
Fair

Fairly inconsistent in either weight/size and/or height.
Good

Pretty consistent in weight. Size/height pretty consistent as well.
Superior

Consistent in weight. Size should be a maximum of 3" in diameter. No split in the middle from the cutter.
Taste

Poor

Off-smells and/or tastes 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. Cut too thin.
Fair

Not rolled out thick enough; did not rise enough. Tastes dry
Good

No off-smells or tastes, but either underbaked or overbaked.
Superior

Smell and taste of buttermilk, and a little salt and sugar. No off-smells or taste. Perfectly baked.
Texture

Poor

Tough from over-working or over-mixing. Split in the middle from twisting the cutter.
Fair

Dough is wet; too much buttermilk incorporated. Did not brush off excess flour.
Good

Made by hand, not in the mixer. Texture is more flaky than mealy.
Superior

Crisp on outside, soft and tender in the middle. Dough was not over-handled. No floury appearance
Mise en Place

Poor
Fair
Good
Superior
Technique/Timing

Poor

Improper technique on all levels; presented 15 minutes late
Fair

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

Proper/improper measuring/mixing/shaping technique; presented on time, but biscuits are not at the proper serving temperature, and/or at the right temperature for tasting.
Superior

Proper measuring/mixing/shaping technique, and presented on time; biscuits at the right temperature for tasting.
Cookies
Spritz
Chocolate Chip
  Poor

(N/A)

Fair

(N/A)

Good

(N/A)

Superior

(N/A)

Uniformity (Size/Weight)

Poor

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

Fairly inconsistent in weight and appearance.
Somewhat uniform in size.


Piping technique needs work. (More like pretzels than rosettes)
Good

Fairly consistent in weight and appearance.
Fairly uniform in size.

Pretty good piping technique.
Superior

Consistent in weight. Uniform in appearance.



Beautiful piping technique.
Taste

Poor

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

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

Nice flavor Slightly under or over baked.
Superior

Nice flavor
Perfectly baked.
Texture

Poor

Too much spread; cannot see rosette design. Too much color. Cookie is tough/heavy
Fair

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

A little spread, but rosette shape is still present. Texture is crisp, light and tender.
Superior

Crisp, light, tender texture. Rosette shape intact; butter/sugar properly creamed. Very little spread.
Technique

Poor

Improper technique on all levels
Fair

Fair measuring/mixing/shaping technique
Good

Proper/improper measuring/mixing/shaping technique; cookies are either under-baked or over-baked.
Superior

Proper measuring/mixing/shaping technique; cookies at the right temperature for tasting.
Pie- 6"
Quiche
Apple
Chocolate Cream
Blueberry
  Poor

(N/A)

Fair

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Good

(N/A)

Superior

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Appearance

Poor

Crust has either shrunk or shape/fluting is lost, cracked or broken. Filling is grossly overbaked;
Fair

Crust is too thin, over or under baked; too dark or pale. Shrinkage. Filling is over-baked
Good

Crust is either a little too thick or thin. A little shrinkage. Filling is slightly over or under-baked.
Superior

Crust has a nice design. Perfect thickness, touching the rim of the pie pan.
Taste

Poor

Filling is grossly over-baked; burnt taste from pecans and crust. (There is a bitterness)
Fair

Filling is over-baked, but not burnt. Crust is dark, but not burnt.
Good

Filling is slightly over or under-baked. Crust is either slightly over or under baked.
Superior

Filling is set; perfectly baked. Crust has nice color; perfectly baked.
Texture

Poor

Crust is very tough. Over-worked. Rolled out either way too thick or thin. Not holding up when cut, or under-baked and doughy. Filling are over-baked and/or burnt.
Fair

Crust is a little tough. Rolled out slightly too thin or thick. Barely holding up when cut, or under-baked and doughy. Filling over-baked, looks curdled.
Good

Crust is mealy/tender. Nice thickness top/bottom, but either slightly over or under-baked. Filling is just slightly overcooked, but not dry looking.
Superior

Mealy, tender crust. Perfect thickness on outside and bottom of pie. (Holding it's shape when cut) <BR>
Filling is set, not curdled looking or dry.
Technique/Timing

Poor

Improper technique on all levels
Fair

Fair measuring/mixing/shaping technique.
Good

Proper measuring/mixing/shaping technique; but the pie is not at the proper serving temperature.
Superior

Proper measuring/mixing/shaping technique; pie is at the right temperature for tasting.
Quick Bread - 1 doz

Cream Muffin
Corn Muffin
Biscuit
Cream Scone

Poor

Poor
Fair

Fair
Good

Good
Superior

Superior
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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





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