Baking Terms

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Cooking that uses dry heat

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Bake

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Cut into pieces with knife or food chopper

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Chop

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To distribute shortening into dry ingredients by breaking it into fine particles with two knives or a pastry blender

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Cut-in

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Combine ingredients vigorously with mixer, spoon or whisk

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Beat

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Beat quickly and vigorously with the purpose of incorporating air

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Whip

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Combine ingredients thoroughly but not vigorously as in beating

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Mix/ Combine/ Blend

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Pour off liquid from a solid food

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Drain

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Rub food on a grater so it breaks into fine particles

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Grate

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Pour a thin stream of liquid over food

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Drizzle

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Mix by hand in a circular motion

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Stir