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overproofing

overproofing is the present participle and gerund of overproof.

Meaning of overproof

Verb

overproof (third-person singular simple present overproofs, present participle overproofing, simple past and past participle overproofed)

  1. (transitive) To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.
    • The product may have an open or irregular grain because of the following: a. Underproofing or Overproofing the Dough. b. Too Little Fermentation. c. Baking in an Oven That is Too Cool.1962 August 8, “Yeast Doughs”, in Pastry Baking (Department of the Army Technical Manual; TM 10-411; Department of the Air Force Manual; AFM 146-11), Washington, D.C.: Departments of the Army and the...
    Antonyms:
    underproof

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Questions about overproofing

What is overproofing the present participle and gerund of?
Overproofing is the present participle and gerund of overproof.

Words near overproofing in the dictionary

  1. overpronouncing
  2. overpronunciation
  3. overpronunciations
  4. overproof
  5. overproofed
  6. overproofing
  7. overproofs
  8. overproportion
  9. overproportional
  10. overproportionally
  11. overproportionate

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