Kitchen Terms:Batter

Batter is typically an uncooked wet mixture of several ingredients usually to include egg, flour and milk or water.

Batter can be spooned, scooped or poured depending on the recipe.

Batters typically are typically made for making items such as cakes, pancakes, waffles, muffins and quick breads.

Thinner batters are also used for coating foods prior to deep frying.