How to Fold Batter Without Deflating It
Learn the gentle art of folding batter to keep it light and airy without losing volume.
Notes
Be patient and gentle to maintain the airiness of your batter. Overmixing can deflate the batter and result in a denser texture.
Steps
- 1 Prepare your batter and any additional ingredients you plan to fold in.
- 2 Use a large spatula or wooden spoon to gently cut down through the center of the batter.
- 3 Sweep the spatula across the bottom of the bowl to pick up some batter from the base.
- 4 Gently turn the spatula over and fold the batter back onto itself.
- 5 Rotate the bowl with each fold to ensure even mixing.
- 6 Continue folding until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- 7 Add ingredients in batches if necessary, folding gently each time.
- 8 Stop folding as soon as no streaks of the added ingredient remain visible.
Ingredients to explore
Almond Flour
A finely ground flour made from blanched almonds, offering a delicate nutty aroma and a tender crumb to your baked goods.
Aioli
A luscious, velvety emulsion of garlic and olive oil, aioli is a rich and aromatic sauce that dances on the palate with its creamy texture and bold, pungent flavor.
Recipes to try
Sweet Potato and Kale Skillet with Feta
Golden roasted sweet potatoes and tender kale come together in a skillet, kissed by tangy feta and a whisper of garlic.
Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Bisque
Creamy and comforting, this bisque marries the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the subtle nuttiness of sweet potato.