underbakes

Leaves dough gooey

Underbakes means to bake something for less time than required, leaving it insufficiently cooked.

The result is typically doughy, gummy, or raw in the center: She underbakes her brownies on purpose because she likes them fudgy.

What counts as underbaked depends on preference—some consider a soft cookie underbaked while others call it perfect.

technique

undercooked

Insufficiently heated through

molten · doughy · underdone · jiggly · custardy · wobbly · intentional · timing · oven · batter

mistake

raw

In original state

collapsed · sunken · dense · gummy · wet · failed · miscalculated · unset · food-safety · salmonella

result

brownies

Dense chocolate baked squares

fondant · tart · souffle · clafoutis · snickerdoodles · dense · rich · decadent

Opposites
degree of cooking

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Heats food excessively

burns · overcooks · chars · scorches · crisps

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
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