baking

Meanings

• Noun

  The art of preparing food, typically by baking, cooking, or grilling.

  - "She enjoys the art of baking."
  - "Baking is a popular hobby."
  - "The smell of freshly baked bread is delightful."

• Verb

  To prepare food, especially bread, cakes, or pastries, in an oven.

  - "I will be baking a cake for my daughter's birthday."
  - "Can you help me bake these cookies?"
  - "Baking bread at home is a rewarding experience."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baking
cake , bake , fake

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Variants

List of all variants of baking that leads to same result
bake , baked , bakes , baking , baker's chocolate , baker's chocolates , baking chocolate , baking chocolates , baking powder , baking powders , baking sheet , baking sheets , baking soda , baking sodas , baking tray , baking trays , pre-bake , pre-baked , pre-bakes , pre-baking , prebake , prebaked , prebakes , prebaking , bicarbonate of soda , sodium bicarbonate , sodium bicarbonates , wake and bake , wake-and-bake , waked and baked , wakes and bakes , waking and baking

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Etymology

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Old English 'bacan' or 'backan', meaning 'to cook in a pan or on a spit'.

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Trivia

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1. Baking was one of the earliest forms of cooking, with evidence of baked bread dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. The world's largest loaf of bread was baked in Japan in 1990, weighing over 1,100 pounds.

3. Baking powder was first invented in the late 1800s and revolutionized baking by making it easier to produce consistent results.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baking powder: A chemical leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and help baked goods rise.

2. Baking soda: A natural leavening agent used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and help baked goods rise.

3. Flour: A powder made from grinding grains, seeds, or roots and used to make various baked goods.

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Culture

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Baking has been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been used for various purposes, such as religious ceremonies, social gatherings, and as a means of preserving food. Baking is also a popular hobby and art form, with many people taking pride in creating beautiful and delicious baked goods.

How to Memorize "baking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of mixing ingredients, rolling out dough, and placing it in the oven.
   - Visualize the different stages of baking, such as the dough rising, the crust browning, and the final product coming out of the oven.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of freshly baked bread or pastries with the word 'baking'.
   - Think of the texture and taste of different baked goods when you hear the word 'baking'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym BREAD to remember the different steps of baking: B - Blend, R - Roll, E - Encase, A - Apply, D - Done.

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