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Foods 1 vocabulary
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Term | Definition |
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Beat | To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up and down and circular motion |
Blend | To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth |
Combine | To blend or mix two or more ingredients |
Cream | To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light and creamy |
Cut-In | To combine flour and solid fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks or knives, or the hands |
Fold | To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one using a rubber spatula, spoon, or wire whisk in a gentle up, down and over motion so that the mixture starts light |
Knead | To work a ball of dough with the heel of the hands repeating press, fold, and turn motions until the dough is smooth and elastic |
Mince | To combine two or more ingredients into one mass by stirring or beating them |
Sift | To reduce ingredients to fiber particles, add air to dry ingredients, or combine dry ingredients by putting them through a sieve |
Stir | To mix using a spoon or wire whisk with a circular motion |
Toss | To lightly mix ingredients by tumbling them with tongs or a large fork and spoon |
Whip | To beat quickly and vigorously by hand, wire whisk, or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy |
Bake | To cook in an oven with dry, hot air |