Why does everyone overmix their muffin batter like crazy?

I was at a friend's place last weekend and watched her beat muffin batter for a full 2 minutes until it was silky smooth. She made rocks instead of muffins. The trick is 12 stirs max and lumps are your friend, am I wrong?

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gavin9281d ago

12 stirs max" feels a little specific, lol. Is it really that serious if you go a couple stirs over? I've definitely beaten batter a bit longer and they still came out fine.

robinl901d ago

My buddy stirred his muffin batter like 40 times and they turned out like hockey pucks.