overbake
verb
over·bake
ˌō-vər-ˈbāk 
overbaked; overbaking
: to bake for too long or at too high a temperature
Cover crust with foil to prevent it from overbaking.—
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Bake until the meringue is lightly browned—the meringue will be dry if overbaked and runny if underbaked.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
So the meatballs don’t overbake and dry out, they are added halfway through the baking time.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Not only did Paul hate the miso, it was also overbaked.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Deciding on a coffee creme caramel, her dessert was sadly overbaked and she was sent home.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 3 July 2024
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
So the meatballs don’t overbake and dry out, they are added halfway through the baking time.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Not only did Paul hate the miso, it was also overbaked.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Deciding on a coffee creme caramel, her dessert was sadly overbaked and she was sent home.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 3 July 2024
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“Overbake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbake. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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