Baking and Pastries Terms

Front

Cook in oven by dry heat

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Bake

Front

Cut into pieces with knife or food chopper

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Chop

Front

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

Front

Cut into pieces about ¼ inch in size

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Dice

Front

Cut into pieces about ½ inch in size

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Cube

Front

Remove outer skin

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Pare

Front

Turn food upside down

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Invert

Front

Cut into thin broad pieces

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Slice

Front

Separate solid food from liquid using a bowl-shaped fine screen

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Strain

Front

Combine ingredients vigorously with mixer, spoon or whisk

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Beat