Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knead
verb
/niːd/
Definition
To work dough or clay by pressing, folding, and stretching it with your hands.
Examples
- She likes to knead the bread dough until it becomes smooth.
- He kneaded the clay to prepare it for sculpting.
- After mixing the ingredients, you need to knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
Meaning
Kneading is the process of mixing ingredients, especially in baking, to create a smooth and elastic texture. It helps develop gluten in the dough, which gives bread its structure.
Synonyms
- massage
- work
- manipulate
- press
