Use these interactive Flashcards to practice the vocabulary words from our Baking and Pastry list.
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"id": 8504,
"front": "flour",
"back": "Flour is a powdery ingredient made by grinding grains, nuts, seeds, or roots, commonly used in baking and pastry recipes."
},
{
"id": 8505,
"front": "yeast",
"back": "Yeast is a living organism used in baking to help dough rise by consuming sugars and producing carbon dioxide."
},
{
"id": 8506,
"front": "baking powder",
"back": "Baking powder is a leavening agent containing a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and sometimes cornstarch."
},
{
"id": 8507,
"front": "vanilla extract",
"back": "Vanilla extract is a concentrated liquid made from vanilla beans, used to add flavor to baked goods and desserts."
},
{
"id": 8508,
"front": "cocoa powder",
"back": "Cocoa powder is a finely ground, unsweetened chocolate product that is commonly used in baking and pastry recipes for flavor."
},
{
"id": 8509,
"front": "butter",
"back": "Butter is a dairy product made from churning cream or milk, commonly used in baking and pastry for its rich flavor."
},
{
"id": 8510,
"front": "sugar",
"back": "A sweet substance derived from plants, used to add sweetness and flavor to baked goods and pastries."
},
{
"id": 8963,
"front": "blend",
"back": "Blend refers to combining ingredients together smoothly and evenly, typically using a gentle folding or stirring motion in baking."
},
{
"id": 8964,
"front": "combine",
"back": "To incorporate ingredients by blending them together thoroughly, using methods such as folding, creaming, or stirring in baking."
},
{
"id": 8965,
"front": "emulsify",
"back": "Emulsify is the process of combining two or more liquids that don't naturally mix together, such as oil and water."
},
{
"id": 8966,
"front": "fold",
"back": "Folding is a gentle mixing technique used in baking and pastry to incorporate ingredients without deflating the mixture."
},
{
"id": 8967,
"front": "incorporate",
"back": "Incorporate refers to blending ingredients together thoroughly to create a uniform mixture, often used in baking and pastry preparation."
},
{
"id": 8968,
"front": "mix",
"back": "Mix refers to combining ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform texture and distribute flavors evenly in baking and pastry recipes."
},
{
"id": 8969,
"front": "stir",
"back": "To mix ingredients together using a gentle circular motion in order to fully incorporate them without overmixing."
},
{
"id": 8970,
"front": "whisk",
"back": "A whisk is a kitchen tool used for blending ingredients together quickly and evenly, typically made of metal loops."
},
{
"id": 8971,
"front": "Baking",
"back": "Baking is a dry-heat cooking method that uses convection heat to cook food items such as breads, cakes, and pastries."
},
{
"id": 8972,
"front": "Broiling",
"back": "Broiling is a cooking method that involves exposing food to direct heat from above in an oven or grill."
},
{
"id": 8973,
"front": "Creaming",
"back": "Creaming is a baking method where butter and sugar are mixed together until light and fluffy to incorporate air."
},
{
"id": 8974,
"front": "Folding",
"back": "Folding is a gentle mixing technique used in baking where ingredients are incorporated by gently turning and combining them together."
},
{
"id": 8975,
"front": "Kneading",
"back": "Kneading is the process of mixing and working dough with hands to develop gluten and create a smooth texture."
},
{
"id": 8976,
"front": "Mixing",
"back": "Mixing refers to combining ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform texture in baked goods, often achieved using a mixer."
},
{
"id": 8977,
"front": "Proofing",
"back": "Proofing in baking refers to the process of allowing dough to rise before baking, allowing yeast to ferment and expand."
},
{
"id": 8978,
"front": "Whisking",
"back": "Whisking refers to vigorously mixing ingredients together using a whisk, incorporating air and creating a smooth, uniform texture."
},
{
"id": 8979,
"front": "buttery",
"back": "Buttery refers to a pastry dough that has a rich, tender, and flaky texture due to a high butter content."
},
{
"id": 8980,
"front": "choux pastry",
"back": "Choux pastry is a light and airy dough made from flour, butter, water, and eggs, often used to make cream puffs and éclairs."
},
{
"id": 8981,
"front": "crumbly",
"back": "Crumbly refers to a texture of pastry dough that is dry, fragile, and easily breaks into small pieces when handled."
},
{
"id": 8982,
"front": "filo dough",
"back": "Filo dough is a thin, delicate pastry dough made by layering paper-thin sheets of dough to create a flaky texture."
},
{
"id": 8983,
"front": "flaky",
"back": "Flaky refers to a pastry dough that is light, airy, and has distinct layers that separate when baked, creating a crisp texture."
},
{
"id": 8984,
"front": "puff pastry",
"back": "Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry made by repeatedly folding butter into a dough, resulting in many layers when baked."
},
{
"id": 8985,
"front": "shortcrust",
"back": "Shortcrust pastry is a type of pastry dough that is crumbly and flaky, commonly used for pies and tarts."
},
{
"id": 8986,
"front": "airbrushing",
"back": "Airbrushing is a technique in baking and pastry where food coloring is sprayed onto a surface using an airbrush tool."
},
{
"id": 8987,
"front": "fondant",
"back": "Fondant is a smooth, pliable icing made from sugar, water, and gelatin, commonly used in cake decorating for a polished finish."
},
{
"id": 8988,
"front": "marbling",
"back": "Marbling is a technique where different colored batters or icings are swirled together to create a marbled effect."
},
{
"id": 8989,
"front": "piping",
"back": "Piping is a technique in baking and pastry where a mixture is squeezed through a piping bag to create designs."
},
{
"id": 8990,
"front": "royal icing",
"back": "Royal icing is a type of icing made from powdered sugar and egg whites, commonly used for decorating cakes and cookies."
},
{
"id": 8991,
"front": "stenciling",
"back": "Stenciling is a decorating technique where a design is created by placing a cut-out stencil on a surface and applying color."
},
{
"id": 8992,
"front": "sugar flowers",
"back": "Sugar flowers are edible decorations made from a mixture of sugar, water, and sometimes gum paste, used to adorn cakes."
},
{
"id": 8993,
"front": "dough cutter",
"back": "A dough cutter is a tool used in baking to cut through dough and create uniform shapes for pastries or bread."
},
{
"id": 8994,
"front": "oven",
"back": "An oven is a kitchen appliance used for baking, roasting, and heating food through the use of dry heat."
},
{
"id": 8995,
"front": "piping bag",
"back": "A conical-shaped bag, typically made of cloth or plastic, used for piping frosting, icing, or batter onto baked goods."
},
{
"id": 8996,
"front": "rolling pin",
"back": "A rolling pin is a cylindrical tool used in baking to flatten and shape dough for pastries, cookies, and pies."
},
{
"id": 8997,
"front": "spatula",
"back": "A spatula is a flat, flexible utensil with a broad, blunt edge, used for mixing, spreading, or lifting ingredients in baking."
},
{
"id": 8998,
"front": "whisk",
"back": "A whisk is a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing ingredients together, incorporating air, and creating a smooth texture."
},
{
"id": 8999,
"front": "mixer",
"back": "A mixer is a kitchen appliance used for combining ingredients in baking and pastry recipes, typically with various speeds and attachments."
}
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