# creaming

Pronunciation: say "KREE-ming" /ˈkɹimɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of cream. — present participle and gerund of cream
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of cream. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or named as an activity.
   - _The recipe starts with creaming the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy._
   - _Creaming the shortening thoroughly is the key to a tender crumb._

## Noun

2. A baking method in which fat and sugar are beaten together so that air is worked into the mixture, forming a soft cream.
   - Simple: A way of beating fat and sugar together so that air gets mixed in.
   - _The pastry chef explained that proper creaming determines the crumb of the finished cake._
   - _Without enough creaming, the butter and sugar won't trap the air a sponge needs._
3. The action or process of creaming something, turning it into a smooth, cream-like form.
   - Simple: The act of turning something into a smooth, creamy mixture.
   - _The creaming of the cocoa and fat produced a glossy, pourable liquid._
   - _Slow creaming of the ingredients yielded a uniform, silky texture._

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