Baking Terms

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An ingredient that produces gas in batters & doughs. It causes the baked good to rise.

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Leavening Agent

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Helps the baked product incorporate air, adds flavor, adds protein which gives the batter elasticity and structure. Options: Eggs, Salt, Sugar, Fat.

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Eggs

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Gives baked goods structure.

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Flour

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A protein that is formed when wheat flour is moistened - this gives strength & elasticity to batter / dough.

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Gluten

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What adds sweetness and helps turn baked goods brown?

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Sugar

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Enhances flavors. Helps slow down chemical reactions.

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Salt

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Beating sugar and softened butter together to form a lighter colored mixture that is aerated. Adds lightness and volume to cakes.

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Creaming

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Passing flour, cocoa powder or powdered sugar through a sieve to remove lumps and aerate it.

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Sifting

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Rigorous mixing of ingredients using a whisk, hand mixer or Stand Mixer. The purpose is to thoroughly combine ingredients and to incorporate air and produce volume.

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Whipping

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Gently combine a light, airy ingredient with a heavier one using a down-across-up-and-over motion to create a light, fluffy consistency.

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Folding In