Foods Cooking Terms Quiz

to beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume

• beat

• whip

• blend

to make a mixture smooth by using a brisk over-and-over motion

• mix

• beat

• combine

to combine two or more ingredients until they are soft and smooth

• mix

• stir

• blend

to cut food with an up and down motion into small irregular pieces

• chop

• slice

• julienne

to work dough with the hands by repeatedly folding, pressing, and turning

• fold

• blend

• knead

to refrigerate until cold

• cool

• chill

• broil

To beat one or more ingredients, usually margarine or butter, sugar, and/or eggs, until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

• sift

• cream

• mix

to put dry ingredients through a flour sifter to break up large particles

• sift

• dust

• strain

To distribute solid fat throughout the dry ingredients using a pastry blender

• sift

• cut in

• fold

to sprinkle lightly with flour or sugar

• sift

• dust

• brush