Sift
Passing dry ingredients through a fine sieve to break up clumps and aerate them. Critical for cakes; usually skippable for cookies and bread.
Used for
- flour
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder
- cake batter
In the kitchen
- use a fine-mesh sieve or sifter
- tap the side, don't push
- sift onto parchment for easy transfer
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