Cooking Vocabulary

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What does it mean to combine mixtures by gently cutting down through the mixture and turning over near the surface using a rubber spatula or spoon?

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fold

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What does it mean to beat until smooth, soft, light and creamy?

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whip

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What does it mean to cook in a little hot fat until the food's surface is brown?

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sear

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What does it mean to mix very fast using a spoon and a quick over-and-over motion?

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beat

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What does it mean to combine all ingredients until smooth?

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blend

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Mixing solid shortening into a flour mixture using two knifes or a pastry blender to cut through the shortening. This mixing technique is called:

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cut in

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The first step in any mixing method is to...

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Accurately measure all ingredients.

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To mix fast bringing the contents to the top of the bowl and back down again. (spoons, rotary beaters, or electric mixers are used for this). This is called:

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beat

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What is the term for beating a mixture until it is light and fluffy?

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cream

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to heat the liquid until it gets hot enough for bubbles to appear

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boil