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To pierce food or pastry with the tines of a fork to prevent them from bursting or rising during baking. Also used when roasting ducks and geese to remove excess fat under the skin.
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To combine several ingredients in a single bowl or container and thoroughly mix.
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To partially cook fruits and vegetables by plunging into boiling water or placing over steam. Also used to loosen skins on tomatoes, peaches and almonds.
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To add enough liquid to dry ingredients while stirring gently to make a wet but not runny mixture. Often used in preparation or muffins.
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To use a fist to deflate risen yeast dough after the first rising.
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a dessert made by spreading the filling of jelly, cream or whipped cream over a sponge cake baked in a 15 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch pan and rolling it into a loge. Jelly-roll style is used when any food is filled and rolled into a log shape.
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To combine several ingredients with a spoon, electric mixer, blender or food processor making a smooth mixture.
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12
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To cook slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
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13
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To cook meat, fish, eggs or fruits in simmering liquid.
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A method of mixing to combine light or delicate ingredients such as whipped cream or egg whites with other ingredients without beating. A rubber spatula is used to gently cut down through the ingredients.
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To beat butter, margarine or shortening alone or with sugar using a spoon or mixer until light and fluffy.
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Defines a stage of vegetable cookery where the vegetables are cooked until they are crunchy yet tender enough to be pierced with a fork.
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To cook food in a small amount of fat over medium to hight heat until the food becomes brown, sealing in the juices and developing rich pan drippings.
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To stir or beat two or more ingredients together with a spoon or fork until well combined.
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7
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To remove the green stem and leaves of strawberries.
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To cover a baking sheet with a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking.
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To heat liquids until bubbles form that cannot be stirred down. In the case of water, the temperature will reach 212 degrees at sea level.
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To make a mixture smooth by rapidly mixing with a spoon, fork, wire whisk or electric mixer.
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12
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To cook food 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
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To remove the outer leaves from an ear of corn.
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