Baking Vocabulary

To cook in the oven with dry heat.

To stir rapidly in a circular motion, using a wood spoon or mixer (with paddle attachment on medium speed.

Mixing fat and sugar with a mixer until blended and fluffy.

To mix solid shortening with flour by cutting the shortening into small pieces until it is completely covered with the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender, two knives, or a fork.

To combine two or more ingredients together.

To heat the oven to the correct temperature before adding the food.

To mix with a circular motion with a wood spoon.

To mix together rapidly to incorporate air and increase the volume using high speed. (heavy cream and egg whites)

A utensil used to incorporate air.

How much or how many you are making.

A thin mixture of flour and liquid that can be poured or spooned.

The firming of proteins in eggs as they are heated (scrambled eggs)

A mixture of flour and liquid that is thick enough to handle.

To spray or rub pan with butter or oil to prevent sticking.

To thicken a sauce using starch or egg yolks. (pudding)