Procedure Text
A. Definition of Procedure Text (Pengertian Teks Prosedur)
What is procedure text? Procedure text is a text that explains, informs, or helps
the reader on how to make or use something. Dalam bahasa Indonesia, definisi procedure
text adalah teks yang memberikan instruksi, menginformasikan, atau membantu
pembaca tentang bagaimana cara untuk membuat atau melakukan sesuatu.
Biasanya, jenis teks ini diawali dengan frasa “How to…”, misalnya “How to
make a cup of tea” atau “How to operate an oven”. Procedure text banyak terdapat di
buku resep masakan dan buku petunjuk (manual book).
B. Purpose of Procedure Text (Tujuan Teks Prosedur)
The purpose of procedure text is to show how something is made/used/done
through sequence of steps. Jika diartikan dalam bahasa Indonesia, tujuan procedure
text adalah untuk menjelaskan bagaimana sesuatu dibuat, dilakukan atau digunakan
melalui langkah-langkah yang berurutan.
Dengan kata lain, procedure text digunakan untuk menguraikan satu per satu
bagaimana sesuatu dapat dibuat atau dicapai. Melalui procedure text, kalian akan lebih
mudah dalam memahami dan membaca petunjuk cara melakukan sesuatu dengan urutan
yang benar.
C. Generic Structure of Procedure Text (Struktur Teks Prosedur)
Structure of procedure text terdiri dari tiga bagian, lho! Apa saja ya bagian
dari structure of procedure text? Ada goal, materials, dan steps.
1. Goal, merupakan struktur teks prosedur yang menjelaskan maksud atau tuajuan.
2. Materials, merupakan struktur teks prosedur yang menjelaskan alat dan bahan yang
dibutuhkan.
3. Steps, yang berisi langkah-langkah atau instruksi dalam membuat atau melakukan
sesuatu.
D. Contoh Procedure Text
Contoh Procedure Text
How to Make Pizza
Ingredients
1. Dough
2 ½ cups warm water (600 mL)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour (875 g), plus more for dusting
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup semolina flour (30 g)
2. Tomato Sauce
28 oz canned whole tomatoes (795 g)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Steps
1. Firstly, “bloom” the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water.
2. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
3. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.
4. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture.
5. Mix until a shaggy dough begins to form using a spoon.
6. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes.
7. Then grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside
8. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface.
9. After that, preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500˚F
(230-260˚C).
10. Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or
cast iron skillet in the oven.
11. Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree
with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree
until smooth.
12. Take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips once the dough
has rested.
13. Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round.
14. Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust
onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
15. Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until
the crust and cheese are golden brown.
16. Add any garnish of your preference.