How To - Cooking Terms

Hi Friends,

I wanted to share with you today some cooking terms that can easily confuse the new cook.

Beat - To make a mixture smooth by rapidly mixing with an electric mixer.

Combine - To place several ingredients in a single container and thoroughly mix together.

Cream - To beat butter, margarine or shortening alone or with sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.

Moisten - To add enough liquid to dry ingredients while stirring to make a wet but not runny mixture.

Soft Peaks - To beat cream or egg whites with a mixer until soft, rounded peaks form when beaters are lifted.

Stiff Peaks - To beat egg whites with a mixer until stiff, pointed peaks form when beaters are lifted.

Whip - To Beat rapidly by hand or with an electric mixer to add air and increase volume.