Important Baking Terms For Beginners

By Yash Lakhan

Cream

It refers to a mixing method where fat and sugar are combined to create a smooth paste and incorporate air.

Knead

Kneading means repeatedly pressing and folding the dough when you preparing pasta or bread. It helps in adding firmness to the final product.

Laminate

It refers to creating many thin layers in a baked good by repeatedly rolling and folding with butter.

Proof

Proofing refers to the process of letting a kneaded or mixed dough rest without disturbing it. It is also known as rising.

Introduction

If you are a newbie at a hobby especially baking, it could get overwhelming following a recipe because of the baking terms. So it is better to equip yourself with proper knowledge so that you can enjoy your baking experience to the fullest.

Dock

This means pricking the surface of the dough with a fork or a docking tool before baking.

Temper

This means patiently bringing up the temperature of heat-sensitive ingredients like milk or eggs to prevent curdling or breakage.

Score

It means cutting the surface of bread dough with a sharp knife to allow you to control where the gas will release when the dough rises.