whisking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of stirring a liquid rapidly with a whisk or a rotary beater.

• Verb

  To mix or blend ingredients together rapidly and thoroughly using a whisk.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whisking
brises , prizes , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of whisking that leads to same result
whisk , whisked , whisking , whisks

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Etymology

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The word 'whisk' comes from the Old English word 'hwiscian', meaning 'to shake or agitate'.

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Trivia

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1. Whisking is often used to incorporate air into mixtures, which can help to make them lighter and more voluminous.

2. The whisk used for baking is typically made of copper or stainless steel, as these materials conduct heat evenly and do not react with acidic ingredients.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beating: Beating is a similar technique used to mix or incorporate air into mixtures, often using a flat beater or paddle attachment on a mixer instead of a whisk.

2. Stirring: Stirring is a technique used to mix or blend ingredients together, often using a spoon or a spatula, and is typically used for thicker mixtures that do not require the incorporation of air.

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Culture

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Whisking is a common technique used in cooking to incorporate air into mixtures, such as egg whites, batter, or sauces. It is often used to prepare desserts, such as cakes and meringues, and is also used in the preparation of savory dishes, such as hollandaise sauce and gravies.

How to Memorize "whisking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine whisking a bowl of egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Visualize the whisk moving rapidly through the mixture, creating a frothy texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whisk' with the idea of quickly and thoroughly mixing ingredients together, like a chef in the kitchen.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'William Tell Has Killed A Frog' to remember the past tense of 'whisk': 'whisked'.

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