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Dough vs. Batter
Dough
/dəʊ/Examples:
She kneaded the dough with firm, rhythmic motions.The baker allowed the dough to rise overnight.Homemade dough makes the best crust for pizza.
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This word has no antonymsBatter
/ˈbatə/Examples:
He used a wooden spoon to mix the pancake batter.The cat accidentally dipped its paw in the cake batter.The recipe calls for a thick coating of beer batter.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dough is typically thick and can be kneaded with hands, unlike batter which is usually more fluid.
- You can roll out dough to make shapes, but you'd pour batter to fill a mold or pan.
- Dough is often associated with bread products, while batter is more linked to cakes and pancakes.
- Dough needs rising time in many cases, whereas batter is often cooked right after mixing.
- Batter pours smoothly, but dough requires shaping.
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