Cooking Terms

Question 1

Cut in

Answer 1

To cut fat into flour with a pastry blender or two knives

Question 2

Peel

Answer 2

To remove the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables

Question 3

Cream

Answer 3

To work sugar and fat together until the mixture is soft and fluffy

Question 4

Grease

Answer 4

To spread a thin layer of shortening or oil on a baking sheet

Question 5

Whip

Answer 5

To beat rapidly to introduce air bubble into the food

Question 6

Grate

Answer 6

To finely divide food into various sizes by rubbing it on a surface with sharp projectiles

Question 7

Mince

Answer 7

To cut or chop food into smallest pieces as possible

Question 8

Knead

Answer 8

To work dough to further mix the ingredients Canva develop the gluten

Question 9

Simmer

Answer 9

To cook just below the boiling point

Question 10

Yield

Answer 10

The number of servings generated by the recipe

Question 11

Core

Answer 11

To remove the center of a fruit

Question 12

Stir

Answer 12

To mix ingredients together using a circular motion until well blended

Question 13

Sauté

Answer 13

To brown or cook foods with a small amount of fat using low to medium heat

Question 14

Fold in

Answer 14

To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another

Question 15

Chop

Answer 15

To cut into small pieces