What is the meaning of proof in cooking?

Answer 1

Definition 1:

Evidence, either material or otherwise, needed to substantiate a claim.

Definition 2:

A proof run of coins or money checks that the machines are running, minting, or printing correctly. A proof is a coin or banknote from that run. Proof can also mean a special minting of coins or printing of bills that uses higher-quality materials and methods to produce items intended for sale to collectors.

Definition 3:

A measure of alcohol in terms of 1/200ths. E.g.: an alcoholic beverage that is 40 proof is 20% alcohol.

Answer 2

"Proofing" normally applies to any recipe in which yeast is used.You should be watching to see that the dough rises or "proofs" which means the yeast is strong enough for the bread to have the desired finished texture.

Answer 3

do you mean prove? to prove something:-a dough with yeast in it, you let it double in size covered in a warm place then quickly knead out air pockets and use as required

Answer 4

To rise until double in bulk, such as a yeast dough