overmix
verb
over·mix
ˌō-vər-ˈmiks 
overmixed; overmixing; overmixes
: to mix too much
overmixed the batter
The key is to not use so much filler and to not overseason or overmix.—
Sam Gugino
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Small lumps will be present, don’t overmix or try to stir them smooth.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Mix in each addition on low speed until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
For the best muffins, try not to overmix the batter.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
Halva, a Middle Eastern confection made with tahini, only calls for a handful of ingredients but requires precision for best results—so don’t skip the candy thermometer, work seamlessly between steps and take care not to overmix the halva before transferring to the pan.
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
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Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Mix in each addition on low speed until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
For the best muffins, try not to overmix the batter.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
Halva, a Middle Eastern confection made with tahini, only calls for a handful of ingredients but requires precision for best results—so don’t skip the candy thermometer, work seamlessly between steps and take care not to overmix the halva before transferring to the pan.
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
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“Overmix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overmix. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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