Dough
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Dough is a paste made out of any cereals (grains) or leguminous crops by grinding with small amount of water. This step is a precursor to making of breads, pastries and cookies.
In many parts of central India, native people use the quick method of making an instant roasted dough ball or bati. Flat unleavened breads known as roti, lavash, matzo, and tortilla are used in many parts of the world today.
Leavened or fermented dough, made from dry ground grain cereals or legumes mixed with water and yeast are in use all over the world. These includes all kinds of breads made from wheat, maize, rice and other cereals or similar crops used today in the world.
Fried dough foods are common in many cultures.
Slang
"Dough" can also be a slang term for money. This usage came about for the same reason that bread is also a slang expression for money. One needs bread in order to live, and money is needed to buy it. Since dough is used to make bread, it also became a slang expression meaning money. The use of this slang term began during the 19th century in America and it spread from there.
