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EXPLORETECHNIQUESFold

Fold

Texture

Building structure mechanically.

01At a glance
CategoryTexture
Taste impactNeutral
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02How to do it
  1. 1Add the lighter mixture on top of the heavier one.
  2. 2Cut down through the center with a spatula, sweep along the bottom, and lift over.
  3. 3Rotate the bowl a quarter turn between strokes.
  4. 4Stop as soon as it's just combined.
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
  • The mixtures are evenly combined with the air kept in.
Common mistakes
  • Stirring instead of folding knocks out the air.
  • Over-folding deflates the batter.
  • Adding it all at once makes it hard to keep light.