What is baking?

What is baking?

• A. to fry in oil
• B. to cook by dry heat in an oven, either covered or uncovered
• C. to boil in water
• D. to grill over direct heat

Answer: (B)

Baking means cooking with dry heat in an oven. The hot air surrounds the food from all sides, allowing heat to transfer without using water or oil as the primary medium. Food gradually heats through and browns on the outside, often through crust formation and moisture movement inside. You’ll see baking used for breads, pastries, cookies, and casseroles, and it can be done with or without a covering—the cover helps keep moisture in for certain dishes, while leaving it uncovered helps with browning and crust development. This is different from frying, which uses hot oil; boiling, which cooks food in water; and grilling, which relies on direct heat from a flame or hot surface.

Baking means cooking with dry heat in an oven. The hot air surrounds the food from all sides, allowing heat to transfer without using water or oil as the primary medium. Food gradually heats through and browns on the outside, often through crust formation and moisture movement inside. You’ll see baking used for breads, pastries, cookies, and casseroles, and it can be done with or without a covering—the cover helps keep moisture in for certain dishes, while leaving it uncovered helps with browning and crust development. This is different from frying, which uses hot oil; boiling, which cooks food in water; and grilling, which relies on direct heat from a flame or hot surface.