How to Use bake in a Sentence

bake

1 of 2 verb

• They baked the bricks in the sun.
• How long has the cake been baking?
• The streets were baking in the afternoon heat.
• She wrapped the fish in foil and baked it for 15 minutes.
• While the rolls are baking, whip up the cream cheese glaze.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt.
  — Jill Silva, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Sprinkle on cheese and bake for about 20 minutes 'til the whites are cooked, and the yolks are sunny.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
• In short, the vision is baked into the DNA of village planning.
  — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
• Air fry or bake the corn dogs for 7 minutes at 400°, toss the salad, call it a good night.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2023
• Now, getting back to that pie baked in a paper bag, that's what Kish got there.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2023
• Use them for dipping sauces, snacks, cheeses, and even for baking desserts.
  — Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023
• Or feel free to throw in a full chicken, air fry some wings, or bake a small pizza.
  — Andrew Watman, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2023
• Buttermilk works too, but may take longer to bake through.
  — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
• Here are three keys to keep in mind to bake moist, beautiful loaves of banana bread.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
• While baking, the water in the butter turns into steam, causing the dough to rise.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
• And the Lodge pie pan makes baking your favorite pie recipes even tastier.
  — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
• Make extra homemade gluten-free flour mix to bake more treats.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
• As the candles are blown out, make a wish that someone bakes one of these easy cakes when your birthday comes around.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
• It's known for its comforting chai and naan that is baked to order.
  — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024
• These chewy, bite-size bars are baked in a casserole dish and require just 20 minutes of prep time.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
• The settings come in especially handy for those who love to bake.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
• For a more creative twist, use them in baking recipes such as muffins, bread, or pancakes.
  — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
• Put the tiny little helpers to work baking these cute cookies from Handmade in the Heartland.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
• To bake the cookies, heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  — Ellise Pierce, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
• Move beans to baking sheet: Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
• Let bread cool on baking sheet 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool until ready to serve.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
• The non-stick skillet is safe to use in the oven and on the stovetop or grill for baking, broiling, searing, frying, and more.
  — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
• Wipe the entire pan or lid with oil and bake it in the oven for one hour at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
• To take it to the next level, bake it in a cast iron skillet—the center stays gooey and the edges get perfectly crisp.
  — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
• Searing creates the crisp, golden crust; baking cooks the chicken evenly through without drying it out.
  — John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026

bake

2 of 2 noun

• The flesh is firm and crunchy and holds up well under long bake times.
  — Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2022
• Bake straight from the freezer, adding 1 to 3 minutes of bake time.
  — Isabel Coss, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
• Host a pie bake-off with friends, DIY some fall crafts or go on a leaf hunt with the kids.
  — Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2022
• Set the cake in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until risen and golden.
  — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2022
• Any kind of bake is a great choice for feeding a hungry crowd.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2022
• The pull-out compartment is equipped to keep food warm, slow cook or bake.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
• Spread over crust and bake until set, 25 to 35 minutes.
  — Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
• Don’t over bake. Makes about 12 muffins, or about 18 mini-muffins.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2023
• This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
• This extra step will keep the crust from turning soggy as the pie bakes.
  — Marian Cooper Cairns, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
• The bubble structure was very even throughout with a good rise and bake.
  — Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
• To counter this, use a dutch oven for your bake to create an oven-like effect.
  — Sarah Glover, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2022
• We’ve been obsessed with the street food of Oahu, The Bear and all shows similar, as well as kids’ bake-offs.
  — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2022
• These kid-friendly no-bake treats have a double dose of peanuts in the form of whole peanuts and peanut butter.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022
• The best American bake, for me, is a proper key lime pie.
  — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023
• Prep this all-in-one bake and pop it in the freezer up to three months before mealtime.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
• And Bake Off is this safe space where the worst thing that can happen is somebody will drop their bake.
  — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2022
• Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the top is golden, 1 hour.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
• It’s also the perfect small bake for your toaster oven.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2022
• The event features foods like fry bread, a salmon bake and information booths about the salmon runs.
  — oregonlive, 30 Oct. 2022
• The cool tones create a mellow, relaxing place to get your bake on.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 Nov. 2022
• Start by shaving off about 20 percent of the bake time and start checking for doneness from there.
  — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 6 May 2022
• Southwest bakes as new heat wave builds As parts of the South begin to see some relief, heat in the West is building.
  — Taylor Ward, CNN, 30 June 2023
• On top of frying, the device also grills, roasts, bakes, and reheats.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
• As the cake is baking, check on it during the last 15 to 20 minutes of bake time in case it is finished early.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2023
• Those films then advanced to a formal bake-off.
  — Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
• If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
• This weekend screening is my chance to get the first and only feedback on my cut before the bake off.
  — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
• Uncover; bake until cheese is melted and roll tops are light brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
• Pick up this Cuisinart air fryer that not only crisps food with minimal fat, but also roasts, bakes, and warms dishes with ease.
  — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026