Could a cookie ever be made from batter, or could cake ever be made from a dough?
As it turns out, a bit of internet research and delving into baking reference books reveals that yes, batter and dough are different. And as you might suspect, it has to do with moisture content.
If youre a professional baker, you might already be aware that there are official ratios. This document I found online detailed them:
See? Its a ratio thing. According to this, the more flour that is added, the more firmly planted a recipe is in “dough” territory. 1 part liquid to one part flour is definitely batter; 1 part liquid to 2 parts flour is a firmer batter, but definitely still batter; once you start adding more flour, it transcends the barrier into dough territory.
Well, that answers that–there are rules!
Still, this document doesnt answer every batter versus dough question. Can we assume that the “flour” here can be translated as “dry ingredient” for other, harder to classify recipes? For instance, coconut macaroons (some types are made with coconut, condensed milk, and eggs, no flour in sight)…or what about homemade candy corn (confectioners sugar gives it a sturdy, dry texture that I refer to as “dough” in my recipe).
And what of recipes for confections such as meringues? Is that just a “mixture”, or would it be ok to call it a “batter”?
Also, heres one final one for thought: though bread is definitely made with dough, what about the brief phase when youre adding wet ingredients…is it, for a few minutes, batter?
I dont have the answers to the above, but welcome your comments, my sweet readers!
Can batter and dough ever be combined?
Well, duh. Of course. Stuff your cupcakes with cookie dough and youll find out how wonderful the combination can be! I helpfully have a recipe right here for you (what can I say, I live to give). If you like the idea of that recipe, I should say that I also have a recipe for cinnamon rolls (dough) stuffed with cookie dough. Thats a double dose of dough, but its good for what ails you.
What is Cake Flour? Easy Recipe!
FAQ
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What is the difference between cake batter and dough?
The last difference between batter and dough is how the shape of the final baked good is formed. Due to its higher liquid content, a batter often cannot be shaped by hand. Cake and muffin batters are much thinner and rely on the form of the baking pan to create the shape. Drop cookies are in between a dough and batter.
What is the recipe for making cookie dough?
There are many recipes, some healthy and most not. The recipe can vary according to your personal taste, but I’ll put a recipe here: Ingredients (20 servings) 1 whole egg 2 cups rolled oats 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, peanuts) 1/3 cup raisins (white and black) 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup coconut oil 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon powdered yeast Method of preparation 1. Mix all the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mass and it is no longer sticking to your hands. 2. Separate the dough into small portions with the help of a tablespoon, make balls and flatten them to form a disc. 3. Put them in the mold (no need to grease the mold) 4. Take to preheated oven at 150°C for approximately 15 minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and let it cool, so they will be firm and dry.
What are some examples of baked goods made from dough?
Loaves of bread, bagels, baguettes, burger buns, pizza pies, Italian focaccias, and German pretzels are all examples of baked goods made from dough. Goods made of batter include biscuits, cakes, cookies, French crêpes, pancakes, Belgian waffles, as well as deep-fried foods.
Are cake doughnuts a yeast doughnut?
While both yeast doughnuts and cake doughnuts have a storied past, it was yeast doughnuts that came to the table first. Cake doughnuts are made with baking powder, a chemical leavening agent which is not found naturally. Yeast, however, has been accessible for centuries. Once baking powder became available, cake doughnuts became more popular.