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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 usually thicker and more solid, resembling a pliable mass that can hold shape.
- Batter is more liquid-like and pourable, similar to the consistency of a thick sauce.
- Dough is often used with yeast for products like bread, while batter is usually mixed and cooked right away for things like pancakes.
- Dough is kneaded or rolled, whereas batter is typically poured or scooped.
- Think of dough as solid and batter as liquid when it comes to their texture in cooking.
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