What is cooking dough?

"Cooking dough" is a bit of a general term, and what it refers to depends on the specific type of dough. Here are a few interpretations:

1. Cooking a dough to make a baked good:

This is the most common interpretation of "cooking dough." It refers to the process of applying heat to a dough made from flour, water, and often other ingredients (like yeast, eggs, sugar, salt, etc.) to transform it into a finished product like bread, pastries, pizza crust, or cookies.

2. Cooking dough in a liquid:

Some doughs are cooked directly in a liquid, like dumplings or gnocchi. In this case, "cooking" means simmering the dough in boiling water or broth until it is cooked through.

3. Cooking dough in a pan:

Some doughs are cooked in a pan, like pancakes, crepes, or tortillas. In this case, "cooking" means heating the dough in a pan until it sets and browns.

4. Cooking dough in a specific way:

There are specific ways of cooking dough that have their own names, like:

* Deep-frying: This involves submerging dough in hot oil until it is cooked through.

* Baking: This involves cooking dough in an oven until it is cooked through.

* Grilling: This involves cooking dough on a hot grill until it is cooked through.

To give a more precise answer, could you tell me what type of dough you are asking about? For example, are you asking about cooking bread dough, pizza dough, or something else?