knead
knead
Definition
knead (nēd)
transitive verb
- to mix and work (dough, clay, etc.) into a pliable mass by folding over, pressing, and squeezing, usually with the hands
- to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage
- 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′er 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.
