dough
1 of 1noun/doʊ/
Forms:doughs
1
a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry
Dough is a soft, flexible mixture made by combining flour with water or other liquids, along with other ingredients like yeast, salt, and sugar. It serves as the base for various baked goods, including bread, pizza, and pastries. Dough can be kneaded, rolled, shaped, and baked to create a wide range of delicious treats. It's an essential component in baking, providing structure and texture to finished products while also allowing for creativity in shaping and flavoring.
- Pizza dough needs to be stretched and shaped before adding the toppings.
- The cookie dough is ready to be rolled into small balls and baked.
- The doughnut dough is rising before it gets fried.
2
money, cash, or financial resources
- He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month.
- They saved up enough dough to take a vacation to Europe.
- The restaurant's success brought in a lot of dough for the owners.
- She handed over the dough for the new outfit she wanted to buy.
- They were excited about the big paycheck, knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings.