How to Make a Frittata

1. A frittata is a traditional ____________ dish.

• a)  Spanish
• b)  French
• c)  Mexican
• d)  Italian

2. A frittata is traditionally folded prior to being served.

• a)  True
• b)  False

3. Frittatas are often baked in pastry shells.

• a)  True
• b)  False

4. A six-egg frittata will be ___________ in an 8”-inch pan versus a 6”-inch pan.

• a)  thinner
• b)  thicker

5. When determining how many eggs to use in a frittata, generally _____ egg(s) per person is sufficient.

• a)  one
• b)  two
• c)  three
• d)  four

6. To enrich and soften the texture of a frittata, cream or whole milk can be added to the mixture prior to cooking.

• a)  True
• b)  False

7. If adding cream or whole milk to a frittata mixture, about ______________________ per egg can be added without the risk of watering down the eggs.

• a)  1 to 2 tablespoons
• b)  2 to 3 tablespoons
• c)  3 to 4 tablespoons

8. When making a frittata, which ingredient should be pre-cooked prior to adding it to the egg mixture?

• a)  Deli meat
• b)  Green onions
• c)  White mushrooms
• d)  Herbs

9. When making a frittata, which ingredient should be pre-cooked prior to adding it to the egg mixture?

• a)  Potatoes
• b)  Bacon
• c)  Sausage
• d)  Yellow onions
• e)  All of the above

10. When building a frittata, a good ratio of filling to eggs is approximately ________________________.

• a)  1 cup per 2 eggs
• b)  1 cup per 4 eggs
• c)  1 cup per 6 eggs

11. When finishing a frittata in the oven, it should be placed on the __________ rack.

• a)  lower
• b)  middle
• c)  upper

12. Frittatas should be cooked over ________________ heat.

• a)  medium-low
• b)  medium-high

13. Of the images below, which frittata is ready to be transferred to the oven to finish cooking?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

14. If flipping a frittata to finish cooking it on the stove top, the frittata should be cooked about:

• a)  half way through.
• b)  two-thirds the way through.
• c)  three-quarters the way through.

15. After a frittata has been flipped, it should be transferred to the oven to finish cooking.

• a)  True
• b)  False

16. Of the videos below, which frittata has finished cooking?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  
• c) 
  

17. For the best results, frittatas should be unmolded immediately after removing them from the oven.

• a)  True
• b)  False