Beat - To make a mixture smooth through the quick movement of a spoon, whisk, hand beater or electric mixer.
Batter- A mixture of somewhat thin consistency, made from flour, liquid, and other ingredients.
Caramelize - The process of heating sugar over low heat until it melts and turns golden brown.
Chill - To place food in the fridge or in a bowl of ice or ice water until cold
Cut in - To combine butter and flour by using a mixer, pastry blender, or two knives until the mixture becomes crumbs of the desired size.
Dot - To place bits of butter or margarine over pastry.
Fold in - To gently blend two or more ingredients together using a circular in and up motion, brigning the mixture up form the bottom of the bowl and over the surface.
Invert - to turn a pan upside down; this is usually doen when placing a cake or pastry on a wire rack to cool.
Knead - The process of pressing, folding, and turning dough to thoroughly combine ingredients.
Punch down - To deflate risen yeast dough by pushing it down with your fist.
Whip - To beat a mixture such as cream quickly by sing a mixer, whisk, or hand beater in order to incorporate air into a mixture.
Zest - The coloured peel or rind of citrus fruit. Used grated or slivered.
