When Muffins Are over Mixed?

As we mixed the batter more, the lumps of dry ingredients combined more evenly into the wet ingredients, resulting in a smoother, runnier batter. Just one minute with the mixer removed the lumps completely. Tops of overmixed muffins, two per group. As mixing time increased, the muffin tops became smoother.

What do over mixed muffins look like?

Overmixed muffins will have peaked, smooth-textured tops and long, tunnel-shaped air pockets in the interior, and will be tough in texture. It is also essential to spoon the batter gently into the muffin cups without stirring, in order not to reduce the leavening action of the baking powder.

Can you fix over mixed muffin batter?

You can adjust a muffin batter that's too thick with a splash of milk (almond, soy, cashew, oat). Please do not add too much liquid, like water, you will create a dense gluten muffin, which is not what you want.