Glossary of terms

Yeast is a single-celled fungus (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used as a leavening agent in baking and in the production of alcoholic beverages. During fermentation, it converts sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol, causing dough to rise. It is sold as fresh (compressed), dried, or instant.

Těsto z kvasnic je základním typem těsta v české a středoevropské kuchyni, jehož hlavními ingrediencemi jsou mouka, kvasnice, mléko, cukr, vejce a tuk. Kvasnice jako kypricí činidlo způsobují, že těsto kyne produkcí oxidu uhličitého, což mu dodává nadýchanou a lehkou strukturu. Těsto z kvasnic se používá k přípravě housek, pečiva, vánočky a mnoha dalších tradičních pečených výrobků. Kvalita těsta z kvasnic závisí na správné teplotě ingrediencí, čase kynutí a manipulaci. Těsto by mělo být hladké, elastické a nemělo by se lepit na ruce.

Yeasted puff pastry combines puff pastry and yeast dough, featuring layers of butter folded into yeasted dough. It is used for making croissants, Danish pastries, and other fine baked goods. Preparation requires repeated folding and rolling of the dough with fat.

Yellow melon is a variety of sugar melon with a smooth yellow rind and light green to white flesh. It is known for its sweet honey-like flavor and refreshing juiciness. In cooking, it is served fresh as a dessert, in fruit salads, or wrapped in prosciutto as an appetizer. Yellow melon is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants. The harvest season runs from summer through autumn, and it tastes best when fully ripe.

Yogurt is a fermented dairy product made by the action of lactic acid bacteria on milk. It has a characteristic thick consistency and mildly tangy flavor. Produced from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk, it comes in many varieties from plain to Greek-style. Yogurt is a rich source of protein, calcium, and probiotic cultures beneficial for digestion. Consumed on its own or used in cooking and baking.

Yogurt milk is a liquid fermented dairy drink that resembles drinkable yogurt in consistency. It is made by fermenting milk with yogurt cultures but has a thinner consistency than regular yogurt. It has a mildly tangy flavor and is available in plain and flavored varieties. Yogurt milk is popular as a light, refreshing drink rich in protein, calcium, and probiotics. It works well as a snack or smoothie base.

Yukhoe is a Korean beef tartare of finely sliced raw beef with sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce and egg yolk. It is often served with slices of Korean pear.