Dough and batters are two well used terms in kitchens and restaurants. They are different stages of baking, and dough is more of a solid mixture, while batter is more liquid-like in nature. Dough is made by mixing flour and water and kneading it with the hand to form a round or another desired shape. Dough can be made with flours made from rice, almonds, cassava, wheat and other cereal products. The kind of flour, technique of baking or cooking, and the purpose of the baking, are things that determine the texture, elasticity, or viscosity of the dough.