Baking Terms & Ingredient Function Flashcard

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To lightly sprinkle the surface of a food with sugar, flour or crumbs

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dust

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To soften solid fats with a second ingredient such as sugar with a wooden spoon or mixer until fat is light & fluffy

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cream

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To put through a sieve to reduce to finer particles and remove lumps

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sift

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To incorporate a delicate mixture into a thicker, heavier mixture with a rubber scraper using a down, up & over motion so the finished product remains light

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fold

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To use small pieces of foil to cover areas of a food that might become overcooked in a oven

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shield

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To beat rapidly & steadily to make light & airy

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whip

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To push a fist firmly into the top of risen yeast dough

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punch down

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To return to previous state by adding water

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reconstitute

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To flatten dough to an even thickness with a rolling pin

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roll

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To apply a liquid that forms a glossy coating

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glaze