Title: Prepare hot breakfast cereals.
Course: Culinary Arts I (16052-I) > Section: Applying Food-Preparation Techniques

Preparation should include using cooking techniques for a variety of cereals and describing the steps involved in each.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some nontraditional breakfast cereals?
- What are some categories of hot cereals?
- What are some common accompaniments and/or garnishes?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of preparing different forms of hot breakfast cereals, such as instant oatmeal vs. rolled oats?
- What causes lumping in hot breakfast cereals?
- Why should the cooking liquid come to a boil before adding the cereal?

Communication

- How often should hot breakfast cereals be stirred during cooking?
- What precautions should be taken during preparation when using milk instead of water as a cooking liquid?

Leadership

- What nutritional values are met by hot breakfast cereals?
- What skills are needed to prepare hot breakfast cereals?

Management

- How can hot cereal leftovers be reused?
- What holding procedures need to be considered for hot breakfast cereals?