Fold into

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verb

To mix a light ingredient or mixture with a heavy one, without releasing air bubbles.

She carefully folded the whipped egg whites into the batter.
Visual representation of "fold into" - To mix a light ingredient or mixture with a heavy one, without releasing air bubbles

Often appears as...

  • fold into batter
  • fold into mixture

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Technical

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Gentle Process

The action is delicate to prevent losing air that gives lightness to dishes.

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Gently fold into the fluffy meringue to keep the cake airy.
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Culinary Term

It's often used in cooking to describe combining ingredients without stirring.

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Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until just combined.
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Avoid Overmixing

Be careful not to mix too much, or the mixture may deflate and lose texture.

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Fold into the mix just until you see no streaks of flour.
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