Fold in
Gently incorporating a light, airy ingredient into a heavier one with a lifting, over-and-under motion. Keeps whipped cream or beaten whites from collapsing.
Used for
- whipped cream
- beaten egg whites
- berries in batter
- chocolate chips
In the kitchen
- Use a rubber spatula.
- Cut down, scrape, lift up and over.
- Stop the second it's just combined.
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