Mixing Terms - Culinary arts

Front

To make a mixture smooth by whisking or with a mixer

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Beat

Front

To combine 2 or more ingredients until they are soft

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Blend

Front

To make a mixture light and fluffy by mixing

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Cream

Front

To distribute solid fat in small pieces evenly in dry ingredients

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Cut in

Front

To blend ingredients by cutting into and turning over a mixture

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Fold

Front

To work dough with hands. Fold, Press, then Turn over

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Knead

Front

To combine ingredients in a way that evenly distributes them within each other

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Mix

Front

To put ingredients through a sifter or seive

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Sift

Front

To mix ingredients with a circular or figure-8 motion

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Stir

Front

To mix food with a fork/spoon, as done in salads

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Toss