overmix
verb
over·mix
ˌō-vər-ˈmiks 
overmixed; overmixing; overmixes
: to mix too much
overmixed the batter
The key is to not use so much filler and to not overseason or overmix.—
Sam Gugino
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Mix in each addition on low speed until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
For the best muffins, try not to overmix the batter.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
Tips for making the best fluffy buttermilk pancakes The No. 1 secret to fluffy pancakes is not to overmix the batter.
—Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
Halva, a Middle Eastern confection made with tahini, only calls for a handful of ingredients but requires precision for best results—so don’t skip the candy thermometer, work seamlessly between steps and take care not to overmix the halva before transferring to the pan.
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
Be careful not to overmix the batter.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
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Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
For the best muffins, try not to overmix the batter.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
Tips for making the best fluffy buttermilk pancakes The No. 1 secret to fluffy pancakes is not to overmix the batter.
—Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
Halva, a Middle Eastern confection made with tahini, only calls for a handful of ingredients but requires precision for best results—so don’t skip the candy thermometer, work seamlessly between steps and take care not to overmix the halva before transferring to the pan.
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
Be careful not to overmix the batter.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
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“Overmix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overmix. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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