Culinary Terms Flashcard

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What is the term for cutting fat into flour with a pastry blender?

Back

Cut-in

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What is the process of heating something to the boiling point called?

Back

Boil

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Which term describes mixing two or more ingredients together?

Back

Blend

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What is the term for pressing a mixture for making bread with hands and fingers?

Back

Knead

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What is the term for beating or stirring a substance with a light, rapid movement?

Back

Whisk

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What is the term for making or becoming brown by cooking?

Back

Brown

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What is the term for pasta that is cooked so it's still tough when bitten?

Back

Al-dente

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What is the term for cooking to develop a brown color and nutty flavor of caramel?

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Caramelize

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What is the term for cooking using a grill or open flame?

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Grill

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What is the term for using an oven to cook food?

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Bake