Mold (food)
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A mold or mould is a container used in various techniques of food preparation to shape the finished dish
. The term mold may also refer to a finished dish made in such a container (e.g. a jello mold).http://www.epicurious.com/tools/fooddictionary/search?query=mold&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=submit
Dish (food)
A dish in gastronomy is a specific food preparation, a "distinct article or variety of food", with cooking finished, and ready to eat, or be served.A "dish" may be served on dishware, or may be eaten out of hand; but breads are generally not called "dishes"....
. The term mold may also refer to a finished dish made in such a container (e.g. a jello mold).http://www.epicurious.com/tools/fooddictionary/search?query=mold&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=submit
Types of molds
Molds are used for a variety of foods:- Cake molds (e.g. muffin tinMuffin tinA muffin tin is a mold in which muffins or cupcakes are baked. A single cup within a regular muffin tin is 3 and 1/2 ounces and most often has room for 12 muffins, although tins holding 6, 8, 11, 24, and 35 muffins do exist. A single cup within a mini muffin tin is 2 and 1/8 ounces, and because...
s, bundt cakeBundt cakeA bundt cake is a dessert cake that is baked in a bundt pan, shaping it into a distinctive ridged ring. The d in "bundt" is assimilated into the t. The term is used chiefly in North America....
and angel food cake pans, and other types of bakewareCookware and bakewareCookware and bakeware are types of food preparation containers commonly found in the kitchen. Cookware comprises cooking vessels, such as saucepans and frying pans, intended for use on a stove or range cooktop. Bakeware comprises cooking vessels intended for use inside an oven...
) - Gelatin dessertGelatin dessertGelatin desserts are desserts made with sweetened and flavored gelatin. They can be made by combining plain gelatin with other ingredients or by using a premixed blend of gelatin with additives...
molds (or jelly moulds) - Ice cream and other frozen desserts
- MousseMousseMousse is derived from the French word mousse which means "lather" or "foam". A mousse is a prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture...
- Butter
- Springform panSpringform panA springform pan is a type of bakeware that features sides that can be removed from the base. Springform refers to the construction style of this pan. The base and the sides are separate pieces that are held together when the base is aligned with a groove that rings the bottom of the walls. The pan...