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dust
\ ˈdəst \Refers to the process of lightly sprinkling a fine layer of a powdered or granulated ingredient onto food.Definition of dust
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dust
\ˈdəst\Definition of dusttransitive verbto sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar or flour (pastries, pizza dough).
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fold
\ ˈfōld \folded; folding; foldsa technique used to gently combine a light, airy ingredient such as beaten egg whites with a heavier one such as whipped cream or cake mix.Definition of fold
verb
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grease
\ ˈgrēs \is to oil a surface lightly with butter, oil or shortening to avoid food from sticking to the pan.Definition of grease
verb
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light
noun\ ˈlīt \plural lightsA nutritionally altered product that contains one-third fewer calories or half the fat of the reference food. If the food derives 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, the reduction must be 50 percent of the fat.Definition of light
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toss
\ ˈtȯs , ˈtäs \tossed; tossing; tossesDefinition of toss
verb
to mix ingredients by using a light lift and drop method often done in salads to avoid wilting of ingredients.
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whip
\ ˈ(h)wip \whipped; whippingto vigorously beat an ingredient such as egg white, heavy cream or whipping cream to incorporate air and make it light or frothy.Definition of whip
verb
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