Mixing Techniques

Mixing is a technique where two or more ingredients are combined and mixed. All terms, such as mix, combine, and blend, are all referred to mixing.

Mixing tools and techniques are used to blend foods in a varietyof ways and achieve an array of textures. Different tools and appliances are used in this technique. It includes spoon, fork, blenders, and food processors.

Mixing Techniques

The following are some examples of mixing techniques:

creaming

Also known as the "sugar-shortening" method; the sugar and shortening fat are blended first then creamed by added mixing.

beating

Means to rapidly stir a batter to incorporate the ingredients along with air thoroughly.

cut-in

Another mixing method used to incorporate butter or shortening into dry flour. A pastry blender or a pastry cutter (also called a dough cutter) is used.

kneading

Is working the dough, clay, etc. into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.

tossing

To mix the ingredients of a food dish, such as salads and pasta, by lifting and dropping the ingredients/ mixture. The food is turned over and mixed, enabling sauces and food items to be seasoned with the flavors of each item.

stirring

To mix a substance (s) in a circular pattern using a spoon, spatula, or other similar utensil.

whipping

Is the process of beating an ingredients vigorously to incorporate air, making the ingredient frothy.

folding

Means combining two mixtures of different thicknesses and weights into one (relatively) smooth mixture. This is accomplished by a specific technique of using a spoon to lift the two mixtures together, turning them over, so they combine.

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