SOfIA 2016 schedule

The Chemistry of Baking

Group Members

Laura Moore, Professor of Chemistry (Biochemistry)

Brad Sturgeon, Associate Professor of Chemistry (Physical

Stephanie Saey, returning Junior Biochemistry/Biopsychology major

Annie Axup, returning Junior Biochemistry major

Rachel Sitko, incoming Freshman Chemistry major

Gabrielle Nance, incoming Freshman Chemistry major

Zelinda Taylor, incoming Freshman Biochemistry major

Samantha Brosend, incoming Freshman Biochemistry major

Brandon Allen, incoming Sophomore Chemistry major

Tatyanna Ellis, incoming Freshman Biochemistry major

Week 1 (July 31- Aug 6th)

Sun July 31

1-3 pm -Check-in. Center for Science and Business (CSB)

5 pm - Introductory Picnic: Dunlap Terrace (In front of Stockdale.)

Mon Aug 1

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Chemistry of Baking Introduction CSB 201

Activity: Let's Make Some Bread.

Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm CSB 201

Presentation/Introduction to students [Book]

(yes...each of you get a book to take home...i suggest you write your name on the inside cover and to make notes in your book.)

The Chemistry of Flour (read/discuss together page 2 of book)

watch these video:

https://youtu.be/R7MQv4p6N18?list=PLyXB_5jh_8AiIFKwtEYQwYbaG3nFfqrXM

https://youtu.be/0gITBy-N6X0?list=PLyXB_5jh_8AiIFKwtEYQwYbaG3nFfqrXM

and any other videos that you think look interesting.

HOMEWORK: ask students to read through page 19 in the book before tomorrow AM.

Tues Aug 2

9:00 am - 12 pm

1) Processing/baking the dough (continuation of the Let's Make Some Bread activity).

2) Discussion of leavening agents (see book page 4)

Can you write out the chemical reaction for baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) with an acid (use HCl) to form carbon dioxide and water?

Review/Discuss Chapter 4 (Yeast Rolls and Loaves) to note the differences between the recipes. Is there a recipe you want to try?

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Flour: Making dough with different types of flour.

Activity: Make Some Biscuits

Results: Results of Biscuits

Weds Aug 3

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Gluten?

Activity; What is gluten and why it it important in baking?

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm "Tips and Tricks" by Baker/Math Professor Mary McDermott (confirmed) CSB 201.

Thrus Aug 4

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Activity: Cookies

Resutls Results

SAVE some cookies for Friday afternoon snacks. Consider making a sign to indicate the difference in recipe.

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm "Tips and Tricks" by Baker/Biology Professor Eric Engstrom.

Before leaving lab, look through the book or online (see links below) to find a cupcake recipe to be made Friday am...these cupcakes, along with cookies will be shared at the Friday afternoon SOfIA colloquium.

(ingredients may need to be purchased)

Fri Aug 5

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cupcakes (to be shared at afternoon Colloquium)

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g2890/easy-cupcake-recipes/

http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g1763/periodic-table-of-cupcakes-54764/

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 2:00 pm Prep cupcakes/cake for colloquium.

2:00 - 4:00 pm SOfIA Colloquium (required attendance)

Sat Aug 6

no planned activities

Week 2 (Aug 7-Aug 13)

Sun Aug 7

no planned activities

Mon Aug 8

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recap of last week's activities/update documentation/wiki.

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Visit a pizza maker/Science-Business connection.

Tues Aug 9

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Water Chemistry/Ion Chromatography (presentation by Brad)

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Prep of dough with different water ions.

Weds Aug 10

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Data analysis Ion Chromatography

Bread proofing/baking

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Bread baking

Thrus Aug 11

(Brad gone at TugFest)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Make Pie/Tart Crusts

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Pie/Tart Fillings

Fri Aug 12

(Brad gone)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Prep baked good for colloquium

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 2:00 pm Prep fro colloquium

2:00 - 4:00 pm SOfIA Colloquium (required attendance)

6:00 - late Fireworks at TugFest (Le Claire, IA) with possible tour of fireworks setup.

Sat Aug 13

(Brad gone)

no planned activities

Week 3 (Aug 14-Aug 20)

Sun Aug 14

no planned activities

Mon Aug 15

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Visit bakery

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Visit to CSB by Baker Rae Connelly

Tues Aug 16

9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm TBA

Weds Aug 17

9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm TBA

Thrus Aug 18

9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 3:00 pm TBA

Fri Aug 19

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Prep for Colloquium

12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)

1:00 - 2:00 pm Prep for colloquium

2:00 - 4:00 pm SOfIA Colloquium (required attendance)

Sat Aug 20

Official "Move-In Day"

AM (?) - Poster session

PM (?) - Matriculation

OTHER

America's Test Kitchen

book http://americastestkitchen.buysub.com/best-sellers/science-of-good-cooking-bks.html

DVDs???

Tour of Lance Private Brands: Vista Bakery Inc 3000 Mount Pleasant St Burlington, IA 52601 Phone: (319) 754-6551

Add cracker reicipe

Food processors (4) form aking pie crust/cracker dough/etc)

Purchase baking pans

Experiment: baking stone vs duth over (moisture/heat differences)

Building a proofing box

Visit Subway to heard how they make their bread.

Experiment: Glass vs metal bread pans

French baguette?

Invite Eric Engstrom to talk about his bread making.