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Culinary Glossary - B

Practical definitions and expanations of basic culinary nomenclature.

Culinary terms defined include ingredients, cooking phrases, culinary processes, chef tools, and classic gourmet chef dishes.

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Baking Powder
A leavener that is used to cause breads and cakes to rise
 
Baking Soda
A leavener, also known as bicarbonate of soda, that is used in breads and cakes. Baking soda can also be used to neutralize the acidity in certain dishes  
Brine
A water and salt solution used for pickling or preserving.  
Bulghur Wheat
Wheat kernels that are often used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes.