overbake

/ˌoʊvərˈbeɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to bake (food) for too long, resulting in it being dry and hard

“The chef overbaked the cake, making it taste unpleasant.”

2. noun

the state of being baked for too long, resulting in dryness and hardness

“The overbake of the cake was due to the mistake of the novice baker.”

Synonyms

  • overcook
  • overroast

Antonyms

  • underbake
  • undercook