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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation - Bread Baking
Here you will learn some English words related to bread baking such as "knead", "yeast", and "glazed".
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to aerate
[verb]
to introduce air into a substance, typically a liquid or soil, to improve its texture, taste, or overall quality
aeration
[noun]
the process of incorporating air into ingredients to create a light and fluffy texture in baked goods or desserts
baking powder
[noun]
a white powder that is used in baking products in order to make them rise and light
bicarbonate of soda
[noun]
a chemical compound used in cooking to help doughs and batters rise, as well as for cleaning and medicinal purposes
to bloom
[verb]
to allow a food ingredient, such as gelatin or yeast, to absorb liquid and soften or expand
to caramelize
[verb]
to heat sugar or a sugar-containing substance until it turns into caramel, typically by melting and browning it
coating consistency
[noun]
the thickness or texture of a coating, typically used to describe the desired thickness or texture of a coating on food items
confectioners' sugar
[noun]
a finely ground sugar that is commonly used in baking and confectionery
cream of tartar
[noun]
a powdery acidic substance used in cooking and baking to stabilize whipped egg whites and as a leavening agent
curdling
[noun]
the separation of a liquid into solid curds and liquid whey, often caused by acidity or heat
to dust
[verb]
to lightly coat something with a fine substance, often for seasoning or flavoring
to dredge
[verb]
to coat or cover food, typically with flour or breadcrumbs, before cooking
to grease
[verb]
to apply a layer of grease or fat onto a surface, usually to prevent sticking or to provide lubrication
hard ball stage
[phrase]
a specific temperature reached during candy making where sugar syrup forms a hard, pliable ball when dropped into cold water and squeezed between the fingers
soft ball stage
[phrase]
a specific temperature reached during candy making where sugar syrup forms a soft, pliable ball when dropped into cold water and squeezed between the fingers
hard crack stage
[phrase]
a specific temperature reached during candy making where sugar syrup hardens to a brittle texture when cooled
soft crack stage
[phrase]
a specific temperature reached during candy making where sugar syrup forms a pliable and slightly sticky texture when cooled
ribbon stage
[noun]
a thick and pale mixture that holds its shape when drizzled from a whisk or beaters, resembling a ribbon
soft peak
[noun]
a stage in whisking or beating egg whites or cream where the mixture holds its shape but the peaks curl over gently when the whisk or beaters are lifted
stiff peak
[noun]
a stage in whisking or beating egg whites or cream where the mixture holds its shape and the peaks stand straight up when the whisk or beaters are lifted
to prove
[verb]
to allow a dough or yeast mixture to ferment or rest, causing it to rise or expand before baking
to rub in
[verb]
to combine fats and dry ingredients, typically flour, using a rubbing motion with the fingers or a pastry blender
to scald
[verb]
to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree
to crust
[verb]
to form a hard outer layer or covering on the surface of something, often as a result of baking, drying, or cooling
dough
[noun]
a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry
to leaven
[verb]
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
poppy seed
[noun]
a tiny, oil-rich seed derived from the poppy plant, commonly used as a culinary ingredient and for their nutty flavor
to rise
[verb]
(of dough) to increase in volume, become lighter, and develop a fluffy texture
unleavened
[adjective]
bread or dough that has not been allowed to rise through the use of a leavening agent like yeast, resulting in a dense and flat texture
yeast
[noun]
a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell
bread board
[noun]
a flat surface, usually made of wood, specifically designed for slicing bread
breadbox
[noun]
a container, often made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing bread
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