Cooking Terms FACS 7

Front

Rubbing the outer layer of skin (e.g., a vegetable) with the sharp edge of a knife to remove the outer skin.

Back

pare

Front

To rub food against a grater to get small particles

Back

grate

Front

Folding and pressing with the palm of your hand, and turning the dough until it is smooth and elastic

Back

knead

Front

Mixing with a repeated motion, using a spoon, electric, or rotary beater.

Back

beat

Front

Rubbing shortening on the side of cookware or bakeware

Back

grease

Front

To spread a liquid coating on a food using a pastry brush

Back

brush

Front

Putting dry ingredients through a fine sieve to incorporate air

Back

sift

Front

Combining two or more ingredients thoroughly together

Back

blend

Front

Combining a delicate mixture with a more solid material very gently

Back

fold

Front

Browning with direct heat

Back

toast