A Consumer Made Muffins from Scratch, Using All-Purpose Flour and Only

question 30

Essay

A consumer made muffins from scratch, using all-purpose flour and only 1 Tbsp. sugar. She wanted a smooth batter, so she stirred the muffins approximately 30 strokes, until it was totally smooth. When she baked the muffins, they appeared with a smooth peaked top. When cut open, they had tunnels and uneven cells. This is the method she used with commercial muffin mixes and obtained good results. Explain why this happened with the "scratch" recipe and not with the commercial mix. Include information on the functions of ingredients, the formation of gluten, the major structural component desired in quick breads, tenderizers, etc.

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Definitions:

Short Run

The period in economic theory during which at least one factor of production is considered fixed.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production can be varied, and no inputs are fixed.

Demand Inelasticity

A situation where the demand for a product does not change significantly with a change in its price.

Wendy's Hamburgers

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