Flouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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flouring

 

[ หˆflaสŠษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

baking process

Flouring refers to the act of sprinkling or coating food, typically dough, with flour to prevent sticking. It is often used when rolling out dough to ensure it doesnโ€™t adhere to the surface. This technique is essential in baking to achieve the desired texture and ease of handling.

Synonyms

coating, dusting

Examples of usage

  • I am flouring the countertop before rolling the dough.
  • Make sure to flour the baking sheet to avoid sticking.
  • She was flouring the rolling pin to prepare for the pastry.

Translations

Translations of the word "flouring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคŸเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เค›เคฟเคกเคผเค•เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mehl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพัˆะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ้บฆ็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท farine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ harina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท un

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๊ฐ€๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mouka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรบka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรถl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ un

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ harina

Etymology

The term 'flouring' derives from the Middle English word 'flour', which initially came from the Old French 'fleur' meaning 'flower'. The association stems from the notion that flour is the 'flower of the grain'. Historically, flour has been a staple in various cultures, used in the preparation of bread, pastries, and other culinary dishes. The process of flouring surfaces and tools in kitchen practices has evolved over centuries, becoming an essential technique in cooking and baking. This practice ensures that dough remains pliable and manageable, thus contributing to the development of various culinary arts. The concept of flouring has transcended its basic utility to become integral to numerous recipes and baking methods.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,933 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.