Prep and Mixing Terms Quiz

To cover a food with a dry ingredient such as flour or sugar

To mix solid shortening with flour by cutting the shortening into small pieces and mixing until it is completely covered with the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender, two knives, or a fork

To beat rapidly; to incorporate air and make light and fluffy, as whipped cream or egg white

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil

To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning, until it is smooth and elastic

To spread a liquid coating over a food

To combine a delicate mixture, with a more solid material. Insert the edge of a spoon or rubber scraper vertically down through the middle of the mixture, slide it across the bottom of the bowl, and fold over on top of the rest.

To form a standing edge on a pastry, such as pie crust, before baking

To rub shortening, fat, or oil, on the cooking surface of bake-ware to prevent sticking

To put dry ingredients through a sifter or a fine sieve to incorporate air.