Scald
Definition:
Scald means to heat a liquid, usually a dairy product, in a saucepan until it almost boils. It used to be an essential step in breadmaking, since heating would disable or denature some proteins in milk that interfered with yeast fermentation. That is no longer true of milk products. Now scalded milk is usually made and added to custards, puddings, and sauces.
Pronunciation: skahld
• (verb)
and let cool to lukewarm before adding to the flour and yeast mixture.
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