water bath

Noun

Meaning

A device for regulating the temperature of anything subjected to heat, by surrounding the vessel containing it with another vessel containing water which can be kept at a desired temperature; also, a vessel designed for this purpose.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

water-bath

Synonyms

fish tank bain-marie steam bath back burner bath water double boiler chafing dish crockpot bains-marie food warmer gentle heat pot heated water bath boiling water bath cooking vessel heated bath
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Examples

Add bagged shrimp to preheated water bath and cook for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour (the texture should show very little variation within this time frame). Source: Internet

Also, I didn’t use the sour cream topping (I baked it in a water bath so there were no cracks), so if you plan to use the topping you will definitely need a pan bigger than 8×8. Source: Internet

And I bake my cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from drying out. Source: Internet

Cook in the sous vide water bath for one hour, or as long as 2 hours. Source: Internet

As soon as you get your slices made place them in an ice water bath for at least two hours. Source: Internet

Despite your friend’s uncle’s claims, a vodka-spiked water bath will actually dry your tree out faster. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

water barrel water barrier water basin water battery water bear water bearing layer