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  • Spritz

    This is a description of a specific type of cookie that is flavored with creamy almond and is available in various shapes, including initials. The cookie is made using a cookie press, which allows for precise shaping of the dough.  

  • Sprinkle

    This is a description of a cooking term that means to spread a substance lightly and evenly over a surface. While it is often used interchangeably with “dust,” “sprinkle,” or “scatter,” “to distribute” generally refers to applying a liquid, while “dust” typically refers to applying a dry, powdered ingredient.  

  • Spring-form pan

    This is a description of a type of cake pan that has a removable bottom or removable sides, which are held in place by a clamp. This design makes it easier to remove the cake from the pan after it has been baked.  

  • Springerle

    This is a description of a type of Christmas cookie that is popular in some cultures. It has a unique anise flavor and is often decorated with anise seeds. The cookie is typically made using a mold that creates a raised impression in the dough, or by using a special rolling pin that imprints a…

  • Sprat

    This is a description of a small food fish that is native to Europe and is similar in appearance to a herring. It is also sometimes used as another name for young herring. A diminutive, shimmering fish belonging to the herring family. Norwegian sprats, known as brisling when preserved in cans, showcase their distinctive flavors.…

  • Spot bass

    The West coast name for redfish is not specified as there are different species of fish that are called redfish on the West coast. It would be helpful to know the specific type of redfish being referred to in order to provide an accurate answer.  

  • Spoon bread

    This is a description of a type of bread that is very flexible and moist. It is typically made with cornmeal, rice, or hominy, and is often served as a replacement for mashed potatoes. When preparing spoon bread, white stone ground meal is considered the optimal choice, although yellow or white regular cornmeal can also…

  • Sponge method

    A technique for creating bread that involves the addition of approximately fifty percent of the flour after the dough has undergone its first round of fermentation.  

  • Sponge cake

    A delicate and airy pastry composed of whipped egg whites, egg yolks, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and grated lemon zest. Unlike other baked goods, it lacks any form of shortening or leavening agents. It may be prepared in the style of an angel food cake, which is a type of sponge cake, in a round…

  • Spitzenburg apple

    This crimson fruit with deeper scarlet streaks is renowned for its crunch and delectable taste, ideal for consumption in its natural state or as a crucial ingredient in an array of apple-based culinary creations. The peak season for this fruit spans from October and continues through February.  

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