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01/06/2011
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Beat
 Definition
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire wisk, mixer or food processor with an up and down and circular motion
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Blend
 Definition
To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth
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Combine
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To blend or mix 2 or more ingredients
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Cut-In
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To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light and creamy.
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Knead
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To work a ball of dough with the heels of the hands repeating press, fold and turn motions until the dough is smooth and elastic
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Mix
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To combine 2 or more ingredients into one mass by stirring or beating them
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Sift
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To reduce dry ingredients to finer particles, add air to dry ingredients or combine dry ingredients by putting them through a ???
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Stir
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To mix using a spoon or wire wisk with a circular motion
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Toss
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To lightly mix ingredients by tumbling them with tongs or a large fork and spoon
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Whip
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To beat quickly and vigorously by hand, wire whisk or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy
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Bake
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To cook in an oven with dry, hot air
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Broil
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To cook uncovered under a direct heat source
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Grill
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To broil over hot coals or on a griddle
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Roast
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To cook meat, fish or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air
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What are the 4 dry heat  methods of cooking?
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Bake, Broil, Grill and Roast
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What are the 6 moist heat methods of cooking?
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Barbeque, boil, braise, micorwave, simmer and steam
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What are the 4 methods fat methods of cooking?
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Deep-fry, fry, Saute and stir fry
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Preheat
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To turn on an appliance or oven to a desired temperature about 5-10 minutes before the fod is to be placed in it.
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Deep fry
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To cook food by completely immersing in hot fat; also known as French frying
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Fry
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To cook food in a small amount of hot fat
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Saute
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To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat; also known as pan frying
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Stir Fry
 Definition
To cook small pieces of food quickly over high heat in a small amount of fat while stirring constantly
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