overmixing
/ˌoʊvərˈmɪksɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of mixing something too much, especially in cooking or baking.
- The chef warned that overmixing would ruin the delicate texture of the soufflé.
- Overmixing is the most common mistake beginners make when baking cakes.
- To avoid overmixing, stop stirring as soon as the ingredients are combined.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of overmix: mixing something too much or for too long.
- She is overmixing the batter again, and the cake will be tough.
- He kept overmixing the paint, which made it frothy and hard to apply.
- Stop overmixing the dough; you are developing too much gluten.