overbeat
verb
over·beat
ˌō-vər-ˈbēt 
overbeat; overbeaten
ˌō-vər-ˈbē-tᵊn
or overbeat; overbeating
or overbeat; overbeating
: to beat (something, such as eggs) excessively
The first time I made this pie, I slightly overbeat the egg whites.—
Ann Fulton
Ann FultonDo not overbeat or the dough will become tough.—Troid Brett
Troid BrettExamples of overbeat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Don't overbeat your batter: For a dense, creamy cheesecake that won't crack, avoid overbeating and incorporating excess air into your ingredients.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
Don't overbeat your batter.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022
Take care not to overbeat.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 May 2021
Slowly add the remaining flour, being careful not to overbeat.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Nov. 2022
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
Don't overbeat your batter.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022
Take care not to overbeat.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 May 2021
Slowly add the remaining flour, being careful not to overbeat.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Nov. 2022
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“Overbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbeat. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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