noun
- the act or process of baking something for too long or at too high a temperature
verb
- present participle of overbake; baking something for too long or at too high a temperature
Examples
- The overbaking of the cookies made them hard and bitter.
- She was overbaking the bread, causing the crust to become too dark.
- Overbaking can ruin even the best cake recipe.
- The chef warned against overbaking the delicate pastries.
- Signs of overbaking include a burnt smell and darkened edges.
- I’m overbaking this pie because I forgot to set the timer.