Cooking and baking Terms
Across
- 4. A method of measuring using a dry measuring cup where ingredients are scooped (an not packed into the cup) and the top is swept off to produce an even measurement.
- 9. A mixture of cornstarch and water used to thicken soups, and sauces. Good alternative to a roux when making gluten free meals.
- 10. A method of mixing where fats a sugars are creamed together to incorporate air before other ingredients are added.
- 11. Cooking vegetables in boiling salted water until perfectly cooked and then shocking them in ice water. This term is also used for par cooking pasta and fresh cut fries.
- 14. A mixture of equal parts of flour and fat used to thicken sauces and soups.
- 15. A method of cooking vegetables in a pan with oil on high heat to quickly cook and slightly brown the product while maintaining original texture and crunch. An example would be a quick stir-fry.
- 16. A basic dough that is made up of water, flour, yeast and salt.
- 17. How is brown sugar measured when using volume to measure. ( measuring spoon, cup)
- 19. A French mother sauce made by thickening a brown stock with a roux.
- 20. The button on the scale that subtracts the bowls weight from the display.
Down
- 1. Gathering, measuring and prepping all ingredients for a recipe.
- 2. A French mother sauce made by thickening milk with a roux.
- 3. The temperature at which fat with start to break down and burn. Different fats have different uses depending on the smoking point.
- 4. A method of cooking vegetables in a pan with oil on medium heat. The goal is to soften and evaporate moisture in the vegetables. Browning may occur if sweating long enough.
- 5. A method of leavening in baking where yeast multiply and consume sugars and starches producing carbon dioxide to make bread rise.
- 6. A cut of vegetable where vegetables are cut into thin planks then cut into julienne then cut into very small dice.
- 7. A dough that has the addition of milk, fats like butter or margarine and eggs to make them softer and richer.
- 8. A French mother sauce made by thickening a white stock with a roux
- 12. A rough cut of carrot, celery and onion used to flavour soups, stock and as a base for roasted dishes.
- 13. Cutting vegetables into thin uniform strips.
- 18. Using Baking powder or baking soda is a _________levener in cookies, quick breads and pastry.