Name: Avoiding Overmixing the Batter
Uploaded: 2007-08-22T04:05:00.000Z
Duration: 1 min 7 s
Channel: America's Test Kitchen
Description: Quick bread and muffin recipes often include a warning not to overmix the batter. Here's why it's important and how to know when to stop mixing.

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<p>Quick bread and muffin recipes often include a warning not to overmix the batter. Here's why it's important and how to know when to stop mixing.</p>

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