Rubbing Info

In the kitchen, "rubbing" is a foundational skill used to create specific textures:

: An antiseptic liquid used to clean wounds or surgical instruments through a quick rubbing application. The Rubbing In Method rubbing

: Used for pastries, scones, and crisps, this involves rubbing cold fat (like butter) into flour with the fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. This coats the flour in fat, "cutting" through gluten strands to ensure a tender, flaky result. In the kitchen, "rubbing" is a foundational skill