Fold in
verb
To combine one substance with another, usually by moving a tool in a circular motion.
She folded the butter in with the bread dough.
Often appears as...
- fold in the eggs
- fold in the flour
verb
To include or integrate something into a larger group or system.
The new hire was easily folded into the team.
Often appears as...
- fold into the group
- fold into the society
verb
In cooking, to gently add and mix some ingredient in.
After whipping the cream, fold it into the mixture.
Often appears as...
- fold in the butter
- fold in the cream
verb
To combine one substance with another, usually by moving a tool in a circular motion.
She folded the butter in with the bread dough.
Often appears as...
- fold in the eggs
- fold in the flour
verb
To include or integrate something into a larger group or system.
The new hire was easily folded into the team.
Often appears as...
- fold into the group
- fold into the society
verb
In cooking, to gently add and mix some ingredient in.
After whipping the cream, fold it into the mixture.
Often appears as...
- fold in the butter
- fold in the cream
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Gentle Motion
The motion is gentle to keep textures separate instead of creating a uniform mixture.
Gently fold in the beaten eggs to maintain their airiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Preserve Texture
Used when ingredients must maintain their characteristics after being mixed.
Fold in the blueberries carefully so they don't burst.
Pro Tip 3/3Delicate Ingredients
Commonly used for delicate or airy ingredients that could deflate with rough mixing.
Fold in the whipped cream gently to keep the dessert light.
Pro Tip 1/3Gentle Motion
The motion is gentle to keep textures separate instead of creating a uniform mixture.
Gently fold in the beaten eggs to maintain their airiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Preserve Texture
Used when ingredients must maintain their characteristics after being mixed.
Fold in the blueberries carefully so they don't burst.
Pro Tip 3/3Delicate Ingredients
Commonly used for delicate or airy ingredients that could deflate with rough mixing.
Fold in the whipped cream gently to keep the dessert light.
Pro Tip 1/3Gentle Motion
The motion is gentle to keep textures separate instead of creating a uniform mixture.
Gently fold in the beaten eggs to maintain their airiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Preserve Texture
Used when ingredients must maintain their characteristics after being mixed.
Fold in the blueberries carefully so they don't burst.
Pro Tip 3/3Delicate Ingredients
Commonly used for delicate or airy ingredients that could deflate with rough mixing.
Fold in the whipped cream gently to keep the dessert light.
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