Cooking Terms 1
to cut into small pieces
Chop
To heat liquid until bubbles rise to the surface
Boil
You should always do this before preparing baked good.
Preheat the oven
To measure small amounts of ingredients
Measuring Spoons
For cutting materials when preparing food
Cutting Board
To mix ingredients using a circular motion
Stir
To work dough with the palms of the hands until the gluten is developed
Knead
In most baking recipes the _______ and _________ mixtures are prepared before combining to make the batter.
Dry and Liquid
To cut large pieces of food
Chef Knife
To shape and flatten dough
Rolling Pin
To cook just below the boiling point
Simmer
To cook in small amount of fat
Saute
The abbreviations for Tablespoon
T, Tbsp
To mix liquid ingredients and incorporate air
Whisk
For stirring hot liquids
Wooden Spoon
To beat sugar and fat(butter) mixture until smooth
Cream
to beat rapidly and incorporate air in the mixture
Whip
What is next to the ingredients in a recipe
The Amount needed
To mix and scrape ingredients in mixing bowl
Rubber Spatula (Scraper)
Allow air to circulate freely to cool baked goods
Cooling Rack
The number of servings a recipe makes
Yield
To cut into very samll pieces
Mince
What is it called when the stove top and oven are combined in the same large appliance
Range
To level off dry ingredients or frosting cakes
Straight Edge Spatula
Grasp and hold food without piercing it
Tongs