Spread
Pushing a soft mixture across a surface in an even layer with a knife or spatula. The lazier the wrist, the smoother the layer.
Used for
- butter on toast
- frosting on cake
- pesto on bread
- tomato sauce on pizza
In the kitchen
- Use a flexible offset spatula or butter knife.
- Work from the center outward.
- Make sure the base is soft enough.
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