Teigschüssel

mixing bowl (for dough)

noun TYKE-shues-el Rare

Usage Note

Teigschüssel is a large bowl specifically used for mixing or proving dough. It is typically deeper than an ordinary Schüssel to allow the dough to expand. Used in bread and cake baking.

Examples

"Den Teig in der Teigschüssel abgedeckt an einem warmen Ort gehen lassen."

Natural Translation

Leave the dough covered in the mixing bowl in a warm place to rise.

Literal Translation

The dough in the dough-bowl covered at a warm place rise let.

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