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  • verb Present participle of overbeat.

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Examples

  • I guess I didn't beat the butter long enough, this is only because I freaked out about "overbeating" the batter because they kept stressing that on the show.

    Billy's Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting...from Billy's Bakery! Cupcake Queen 2006

  • One of the great things about the batter is that without gluten, there's no overbeating it, so it's great for kids to learn with too!

    Wheatless, Not Sweet-Less! Sarah 2009

  • I have a theory as to why it cracked (see note in recipe re: not overbeating the eggs) but I have no idea why it did not bake through.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Laura 2009

  • One of the great things about the batter is that without gluten, there's no overbeating it, so it's great for kids to learn with too!

    Archive 2009-05-01 Sarah 2009

  • I have a theory as to why it cracked (see note in recipe re: not overbeating the eggs) but I have no idea why it did not bake through.

    When Life Hands You Lemons...: Lemon-Goat Cheese Cheesecake... Parfait? Laura 2009

  • Mr. Chu is an empiricist: “There are a variety of mashing techniques that will take you to smooth and creamy, but the handheld mixer, used quickly to avoid overbeating and overdeveloping the potato starch, is best.”

    One Big Table Molly O’Neill 2010

  • First, overbeating breaks down the cream cheese, and produces grainy looking frosting that is too soft to hold a shape.

    How To Make Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting 2007

  • First, overbeating breaks down the cream cheese, and produces grainy looking frosting that is too soft to hold a shape.

    Archive 2007-09-01 2007

  • First, overbeating breaks down the cream cheese, and produces grainy looking frosting that is too soft to hold a shape.

    Cinnamon Toast Cupcakes 2007

  • Nicole, my guess would be overbeating the eggs when you stir together the white and the yolks, especially if they puffed up a lot.

    South Beach Diet Phase One Breakfast Casserole Many Ways Kalyn Denny 2009

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