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Combining Ingredients (Stirring Done by moving)

Stirring. Done by moving a spoon or knife horizontally round and round in widening circles until the ingredients are blended thoroughly.

Beating. Done by striking the mixture vertically in long strokes, cutting through the entire mixture each time. Stirring is done simply to blend ingredients, while beating is done to incorporate into the mixture all air possible.