Recipe Mixing Terms Quiz

To beat ingredients (such as heavy or whipping cream, eggs, salad dressings, or sauces) with a fork or whisk to mix, blend, or incorporate air.

To beat food with a whisk or mixer to incorporate air and produce volume. (until mixture is fluffly)

To mix ingredients lightly.

Use a wooden or metal spoon and a circular or figure 8 motion.

To put dry ingredients through a sifter to break up lumps, incorporate air, and blend dry ingredients.

To crush food until it becomes smooth.

To combine two or more ingredients by beating or stirring.

To blend by pressing and folding dough together with hands or in a mixer to form a pliable mass

To combine light ingredients such as whipped cream or beaten egg whites with a heavier mixture, using a gentle over-and-under motion, usually with a rubber scraper.

To distribute a solid fat in flour using a cutting motion, with a pastry blender, until divided evenly into tiny pieces.