Words to Know:

Slurry - A combination of cornstarch and water to thicken.

Mealy Dough - Consistancy of the flour and butter is similar to sand.

Short Flake Dough -  Consistancy of the flour and butter is similar to the size of peas.

Long Flake Dough - Consistancy of the flour and butter is similar to the size nickles.

Linzer Torte - Originated in Linz, Austria. Given on days like Valentines Day.

Dock - Poke holes on the bottom of the pie, to keep from rising.

Caramelize - Brown the sugar or onions.

Meringue - Egg whites and sugar until similar to whipped cream.

Soft Peak - Form of the egg whites is similar to soft serve ice cream.

Stiff Peak - When the egg whites hold its form.

Lattice - strips of dough aligned to form a diagonal pattern.

Whipped Cream - Heavy whipped cream that is not sweet.

Chantilly Cream - Heavy whipped cream that is sweetened.

Streusel - A crumb topping.

Gelatin - solid substance used to thicken.

Blind Bake - Prebaking with beans or something heavy to prevent the pie shell from caving in.

Ganache -Made from chocolate and cream.

Frangipane - typically known as an almond paste.

Mis En Place - The constant state of readiness.