Unit Award Scheme

111199 MAKING PEPPERMINT CREAMS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	select the necessary ingredients for making peppermint creams, eg eggs, icing sugar, peppermint extract and food colouring	Summary sheet
2	select suitable equipment for making peppermint creams, eg baking sheet, grease proof paper, bowl or wooden spoon	Summary sheet
3	line a baking sheet with grease proof paper	Summary sheet
4	whisk an egg white until fluffy	Summary sheet
5	sift icing sugar and stir in the egg white	Summary sheet
6	mix until the mixture becomes stiff	Summary sheet
7	add the right amount of peppermint essence	Summary sheet
8	roll the mixture into balls and place on a baking tray	Summary sheet
9	refrigerate the peppermint creams for 24 hours	Summary sheet
10	design and/or decorate suitable packaging for the peppermint creams	Summary sheet and/or photograph(s)
shown knowledge of
11	alternative flavourings that can be used to make peppermint creams	Summary sheet
12	alternative food colourings that can be used	Summary sheet
13	the main health and hygiene requirements in a food production environment.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 November 2018Level - Entry Level