settle

English translation: to become compact by sinking

14:10 Dec 19, 2004
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Food & Drink
English term or phrase: settle
Hi could you tell me the meaning of "settle" in this context?

Mince pies
delicious hot or cold

Contents may settle after baking

Thanks
Brialex
Italy
Local time: 09:53
Selected answer:to become compact by sinking
Explanation:
When you take the mince pie out of the oven, it will be puffed up - it has risen. But after it has cooled, the crust and the contents will sink.
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 02:53
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to become compact by sinking


Explanation:
When you take the mince pie out of the oven, it will be puffed up - it has risen. But after it has cooled, the crust and the contents will sink.

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 02:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

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