knead lightly

Frequency: 6.01.9 per million words

To press and rub something, especially dough, with a gentle and soft motion.

kneadVERB + ADVERB

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lightly

Examples (10)

  • Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface.
  • You should knead the mixture lightly until just combined.
  • She began to knead his tense muscles lightly.
  • It is important to knead the pastry lightly to keep it flaky.
  • Knead the ingredients lightly with your fingertips.
  • Please knead the dough lightly for about a minute.
  • He instructed me to knead the clay lightly to soften it.
  • Avoid overworking; just knead lightly to bring it together.
  • Knead the biscuit dough lightly for the best texture.
  • Then, knead the mixture lightly until smooth and elastic.