Cooking Terms

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Mix/Stir/Combine

Back

To combine ingredients until it has a uniform appearance.

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Cutting In

Back

To mix a solid fat with dry ingredients using a cutting motion using a pastry blender.

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Creaming

Back

To beat butter with sugar until nice and fluffy.

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Simmer

Back

To cook in liquid just below the boiling point.

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Fold In

Back

To use a rubber spatula or spoon to gently add ingredients to a mixture by bringing the bottom of the mixture to the top in a folding motion.

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Boil

Back

Liquid bubbles to the surface in a “rumbling” formation.

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Chop

Back

To cut into smaller pieces or chunks.

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Mince

Back

To cut or chop into very small pieces.

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Knead

Back

To work dough with your hands by pressing and folding.

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Beat

Back

To mix vigorously and add air.