bake

verb

\ ˈbāk

baked; baking

Definition of bake

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to cook by dry heat especially in an oven bake a cake bake bread baked potatoes baking [=roasting] a chicken

2 : to dry or harden by subjecting to heat

intransitive verb

1 : to prepare food by baking it a cook who enjoys baking

2 : to become baked a loaf of bread baking in the oven

3 : to be or become extremely hot sidewalks baking in the sun

bake

noun

Definition of bake (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the act or process of baking

2 : a social gathering at which a baked food is served

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Verb

She wrapped the fish in foil and baked it for 15 minutes. How long has the cake been baking? They baked the bricks in the sun. The streets were baking in the afternoon heat.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

That’s because the bones of the open-source operating system kernel will soon be baked into Windows 10 and Chrome OS, as Microsoft and Google revealed at their respective developer conferences this week. — Brad Chacos, PCWorld, "How Windows and Chrome quietly made 2019 the year of Linux on the desktop," 10 May 2019 But all of this can be very difficult, given the way capitalist thought is baked into our culture. — Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, "How I Can Critique Capitalism — Even On an iPhone," 1 May 2019 The bun is black from the charcoal baked into the batter-a popular, if medically unproven, health craze-and a bit spongier. — Lucas Shaw, The Seattle Times, "From pig-shaped bao to ‘Pac Man’ dumplings, chefs now make dim sum for the Instagram generation," 25 Mar. 2019 Fill with baking beans or pie weights; chill 20 minutes. — Beth Lipton, Country Living, "Bacon and Leek Deep-Dish Quiche," 8 Mar. 2019 Let cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and let cool completely. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Chocolate Stout Whoopie Pies," 15 Feb. 2019 Last month, Selena threw Country a gorgeous pool-side bridal shower in Los Angeles, complete with champagne, baked treats, and plenty Insta-worthy best friend moments from the party. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Selena Gomez Celebrates Her BFF's Bachelorette Party in Cabo San Lucas," 13 Feb. 2019 Protein: Go plant-based with beans (white, black, pinto, etc.), lentils (French green or black beluga), chickpeas, edamame, baked tofu, or tempeh. — Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, "Grain bowls are trending. Here’s how to make your own.," 28 Nov. 2018 It's known for pinot noir and top-notch restaurants like Ezard at Levantine Hill —where the menu includes burnt onion dashi and sea herbs, and salt-baked potato with seaweed butter. — Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "Flight Deal: U.S. to Australia from $859 Round-Trip," 2 Nov. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Place sheets in oven, then reduce oven temp to 350°F and bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until puffed and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Coconut Cream Éclairs," 7 Mar. 2019 Place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. — Nazima Qureshi, SELF, "Here's How a Registered Dietitian Shops and Meal Preps on a Budget," 22 Feb. 2019 Arrange on a wire rack on a baking sheet and pre-bake in a preheated 400F oven until the bacon is cooked and the carrots are tender, about 20-30 minutes, glazing with the maple syrup half way through. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, "3 Fancy But Easy BBQ Recipes to Grill Before Summer Is Over," 30 Aug. 2018 Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring every 15 min. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Best-Ever Granola," 17 Aug. 2018 Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is fork tender. — Susan Selasky, sacbee, "Heed the warming, cooks | The Sacramento Bee," 16 Jan. 2018 Pop in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, until deeper in color. — Town & Country, "Not Your Average Pumpkin Pie," 22 Sep. 2014 Transfer the baking sheet to the oven, and bake for 25 to 27 minutes. — Margaux Laskey, The Seattle Times, "Wrap up one of these sweet cookbooks for the home bakers in your life," 11 Dec. 2018 Okay, so while nothing beats the perfection of watching the rise (and fall) of beautiful bakes, horror has, since late 2016, helped me cultivate some psychological battle armor. — Anne T. Donahue, Marie Claire, "In 2018, Horror Movies Are the Most Comforting Things I Watch," 19 Nov. 2018

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