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Definition of bake
baked
;baking
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
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Examples of bake in a Sentence
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 of bake from the Web
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Local vegetables, fruits, pies, baked goods and crafts are again for sale every Saturday through Sept. 30 at the yearly Berlin Farmers Market.
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Crisp can be baked 8 hours ahead; let cool, then tent with foil.
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Forecasters say Ramona will bake again on Monday, as well as most inland foothill and canyon communities.
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Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees, then reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and continue baking for another 35 minutes.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
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Those two companies bake the idea of nationalism and history into their marketing, and a similar effect is playing out in the steel industry.
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Established in 1977, Great American Cookies was founded on a generations-old family recipe and has offered freshly baked cookies, brownies and cookie cakes since opening its first shop in Atlanta.
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Origin and Etymology of bake
Middle English, from Old English bacan; akin to Old High German bahhan to bake, Greek phōgein to roast
bake
Definition of bake
1 : the act or process of baking
2 : a social gathering at which a baked food is served
Recent Examples of bake from the Web
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Gilbert, along with her husband Randall, brought their children Evan, 6 and Reese, 3, to the bake.
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Bake on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray in oven set at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.
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Head baker Alexander Roman, formerly of Floriole, sells whole loaves to go (multigrain, $7; whole wheat, durum wheat or rugbrod, $6; baguette or ciabatta, $4) at The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.) on bake days: Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Hundreds of wine lovers will mingle with pinot noir producers from around the world in a series of dinners, seminars and tastings, culminating in a fabulous outdoor salmon bake.
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Five-year bake-off Two years ago, the succession question seemed to be settled.
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Hot breakfast and lunch items as well as bake-sale items will be available in the Fellowship Hall.
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First Known Use of bake
1565
BAKE Defined for English Language Learners
bake
playDefinition of bake for English Language Learners
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: to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat
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: to cook (food) in an oven using dry heat
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: to be cooked in an oven
BAKE Defined for Kids
bake
playDefinition of bake for Students
baked
;baking
1 : to cook or become cooked in a dry heat especially in an oven
2 : to dry or harden by heat bake clay
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