Cooking terms notes

Cooking terms notes

1. Chop: To cut into small pieces

2. Grease: To rub shortening, fat, or oil on the cooking surface of bake ware

3. Dredge: To cover a food with a dry ingredient such as flour or sugar

4. Core: To remove the core of fruit

5. Knead: To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning dough until it is smooth and elastic

6. Fold in: To combine a delicate ingredient with a more solid material

7. Baste: To pour liquid into food while it is cooking

8. Marinate: To soak in a seasoned liquid called a marinade , to either add flavor or tenderize

9. Boil: To cook in liquid that is boiling to evenly cook food

10. Mince: To cut food into very small pieces using preferably a really sharp knife

11. Brush: To spread a liquid coating on your food , using a pastry brush or paper towel

12. Mash: To crush food until it becomes smooth

13. Cut in: To cut in a solid shortening into a dry ingredient like flour using a pastry blender

14. Whip: To mix ingredients with an electric mixer or wire whisk to combine ingredients quicker

15. Roast: To cook foods using dry heat