BAKING TERMS PART 1 Lets take a look at some commonly used baking terms and see if this can improve our kitchen results. Most of these terms were found on the Pillsbury website. Will be sharing more info as we go on. It doesnt help sharing recipes without a little background info on methods and ingredients! Bake To cook in an oven with dry heat. The oven should always be heated for 10 to 15 minutes before baking. This term typically applies to pastries, cookies, breads, casseroles, and occasionally fish and poultry. Bake Blind To bake an empty pie crust by half filling it with dried peas, beans, rice, etc., to ensure that it holds its shape. Batter A semi liquid mixture of flour, liquid, eggs, and starch used to make cakes, muffins pancakes, cookies, etc., or a coating for foods to be fried. Beat To thoroughly combine ingredients and incorporate air with a rapid, circular motion. This may be done with a wooden spoon, wire whisk, rotary egg-beater, electric mixer, or food processor. Blanch To partially cook food by plunging it into boiling water for a brief period, then into cold water to stop the cooking process. Boil To heat a liquid until bubbles rise continually to the surface and break. Caramelize To heat sugar until it is melted and brown. Caramelizing sugar gives it a distinctive flavor. Choux ( shoo ) Paste A dough of flour, butter, egg, and water. Example butter crust used for pies. Chop To cut into small pieces using a sharp knife, appliance, or scissors. Coats spoon When a thin, even film covers a metal spoon after it has been dipped into a cooked mixture and allowed to drain. Combine To stir together two or more ingredients until mixed. Cool To come to room temperature. Cream To beat one or more ingredients, usually margarine or butter, sugar, and/or eggs, until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Crimp To seal the edges of two layers of dough with the tines of a fork or your fingertips. Cut in To distribute solid fat throughout the dry ingredients using a pastry blender, fork, or two knives in a scissors motion. To place orders or interested in learning how to bake and decorate cakes? Inbox me. Email: [email protected] FB: Maletsema Thecakeartist Like our page: Khutjo Cakes n Forks Join our FB Group: Bakers&Lovers Website: khutjocakes.co.za Gallery: kcf.wozaonline.co.za
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 09:48:48 +0000
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