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A mixture of flour, baking powder, salt and shortening that are combined to form a base for making breads, biscuits, and flat cakes.

A powdered compound used in baking as a leavening agent. It consists of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and a starch, such as cornstarch.

A mixing method where all ingredients are added at the same time and then mixed by hand or machine.

Round bowls of varying sizes that are used for combining food ingredients when preparing recipes. Mixing bowls are made of plastic, ceramic, glass, copper, and stainless steel that range in size from 4 inches in diameter to over 16" in diameter.

A mixture of small, young salad greens, herbs and edible flowers. The greens are a mixture of textures and sweet, spicy and bitter flavors.

Cubes or crumbled pieces of bread that have been dried and seasoned to be used in stuffing (dressing) recipes.

The combining of ingredients in such a manner that all are distributed evenly amongst each other.

Often considered to be a combination of nutritious foods or a food mix used to boost energy levels for anyone involved with various levels of exercise.

An electric baking machine built to produce single loaves of bread on the home kitchen countertop. There are a variety of different types of machines available each with many different features and baking options.

Powdered whole eggs are another alternative to fresh eggs and are convenient to use and store. They can be used for most types of egg dishes or recipes requiring eggs.

A soft, bread-like cake with a surface of uniform indentations similar to a honeycomb. Waffles are made with a pourable batter that usually consists of flour, milk, oil, sugar, eggs, salt, and baking powder.

A written procedure for the preparation of a food item or items. Recipes typically include a list of ingredients and a set of instructions on the necessary steps to prepare the foods being described.

A hand utensil that is used to combine ingredients that are being mixed for when preparing various foods with dough.

A grain syrup and food sweetener made from sprouted barley that has limited use in general baking. It is used more often for the production of beverages, such as beer, due to the concentration of enzymes for the conversion of starches to sugar, the rich supply of protein for yeast, and its distinctive malt flavor.

A kitchen tool, typically made of materials such as wood, metal, or silicone plastic, that are specifically constructed to withstand high temperatures when used for baking or cooking foods.

A type of bread that is takes very little time to make and is most often prepared with a batter instead of a dough.

A topping created with egg whites and sugar, beaten until they are stiff enough to form peaks and baked on pies and cookies .

1. The process of beating an ingredient vigorously to incorporate air, which makes the ingredient frothy.

An old English food dish, initially prepared as a means to use up stale or left-over bread. Over the centuries, bread pudding has become an enjoyable main dish as well as a dessert dish.

A specialty cheese, common in Scandinavian countries, that is baked as it is produced. It develops a golden brown, baked surface that has an appearance similar to a baked crepe.