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| beat | To mix ingredients thoroughly by stirring rapidly by hand or with an electric mixer. |
| blend | To stir or mix two or more ingredients until thoroughly combined. |
| combine | To mix together two or more ingredients. |
| cream (verb) | To beat a fat until softened and smooth while mixing with another food, such as sugar. |
| cut-in | To combine a dry ingredient with a solid fat using a fork, two knives, or a pastry blender. |
| fold-in | To gently turn a light, delicate mixture into a heavier one. |
| knead | To work dough with the hands by pressing and folding until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. |
| mix | To combine ingredients in any way to form a fairly even distribution. |
| stir | To combine food ingredients with a circular hand motion until mixture is a uniform consistency. |
| whip | To beat rapidly with a rotary beater, an electric mixer, or wire whisk; to incorporate air and make light and fluffy. |