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knead Definition

knead (nēd)

transitive verb

  1. to mix and work (dough, clay, etc.) into a pliable mass by folding over, pressing, and squeezing, usually with the hands
  2. to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage
  3. to make or form by or as if by kneading

Etymology: ME kneden < OE cnedan, akin to Ger kneten < IE *gnet-, to press together < base *gen-, to form into a ball, pinch, compress > knot, knob

knead Related Forms
kneader noun
knead Synonyms

knead

v.

knead Usage Examples

Object

  • dough: The process of kneading dough helps develop the gluten network.
  • trough: Beds, ovens, kneading troughs - they would get everywhere.
  • bread: LS - Back at Jane's cottage, she walked in, to see her mother, still kneading the bread.
  • mixture: Now ask an adult helper to show you how to knead the mixture together with your hands.
  • massage: Shiatsu is a kneading, circular massage that helps to work out kinks in muscles.
  • pastry: Lightly knead pastry on a work surface lightly dusted with a little mix until smooth.

Preposition: on

  • surface: Knead on a work surface lightly dusted with a little Pastry Mix until smooth.

Preposition: in

  • flour: Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if sticky, about 10 minutes.

Preposition: into

  • dough: Knead into a workable dough then leave in a cool place for at least 30 minutes.

Modifying Another Word

  • lightly: Lightly knead each piece into a ball, then flatten it with the palm of your hand.
  • gently: Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and knead gently until the dough becomes smooth, only a few seconds.
  • again: Turn out the dough and knead again for a few minutes.
  • then: I mix in about 1 1/2 to 2 cups then knead in the rest on a lightly floured surface.
  • together: The leaven and the dough can never be severed when kneaded together, so neither can [ Pg.
  • well: Melt the fat in the water, then sprinkle the oatmeal on to it, kneading well by hand.

Infinitive complement

  • form: Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then add the egg yolk and knead gently to form a soft paste.

Preposition: until

  • dough: Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and knead gently until the dough becomes smooth, only a few seconds.

Preposition: for

  • minute: Collect the dough into a ball, place on a floured board and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • min: Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 min, until smooth and elastic.

Preposition: by

  • hand: Melt the fat in the water, then sprinkle the oatmeal on to it, kneading well by hand.

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