The word " baked " means that something, usually a food product, was put into the oven and cooked in it. Its use is basically in the kitchen environment, although it can be used figuratively to indicate that someone is in an embarrassing situation.
It is a term with a lot of history because bread, one of the foods that can be baked, has its origin almost 5000 years ago, when the first ovens were developed.
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Meaning
The Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (DRAE) indicates that “baked” is a word from the verb “bake”. In Bolivia, in turn, it comes to mean wheat bread. However, beyond this definition, something “baked” is something that went through an “oven” process, that was cooked, roasted or cooked.
So, we must say that baking is a cooking method. Its main characteristic is the preservation of the internal juices of the food, which guarantees a more intense flavor and a higher nutritional value.
The "baking" consists of putting a food in a saucepan or roasting pan. This is commonly pre-greased and / or flavored. Then it must be introduced into the oven, which is good to preheat beforehand.
The ideal is to start the "baking" with moderate temperature until the food is releasing its liquids. At that time, the temperature can be lowered to achieve a golden effect on the outside, while the food continues to cook on the inside.
Among the foods suitable for “baking” are game meats, poultry, fish, bread doughs, legumes and also fruits and cereals.
This type of cooking has benefits, since cooking in the oven makes the food cook with less fat, have a special flavor and an attractive texture, thus achieving a crunchy dish with a rich smell. In addition, the time used in this process is less than others and does not need a constant movement or stirring.
History
Bread is undoubtedly one of the oldest foods in human history. Over time it has had variants with different ingredients and additions to vary its flavor. However, the cooking method is the same: “baking”.
6000 years ago, cereal grains were crushed and mixed with flour, water to have a porridge that is easier to digest.
According to the story, one of those porridges was baked in the sun spread out on a stone and, unintentionally, flat bread was born.
Meanwhile, the first ovens were created by the Egyptians and Babylonians, who began using it 5000 years ago. They were the first to bake in an earthenware one and also the pioneers in the implementation of firewood for the necessary heat in "baking". Today there are also gas or electric ovens.
Synonyms
Some words with meaning similar to "baked" are "toasted", "roasted", "heated", "past", "prepared", "baked", "stewed", "gratin", "seared", "cooked", “Charred”, “heated” or “golden”.
Antonyms
Meanwhile, some words that mean the opposite of "baked" are "raw", "cold", "frozen", "fry", "ice cream", "frozen", "solidified", "stiff", "rigid", "Curdled", "coagulated", "frosted" or "thickened".
Usage examples
- "The baking time will depend on the oven to use."
- “I have baked different pastry products, from cakes, puddings or brownies but I have never dared to knead bread. It is very complex".
- "Take advantage of this freshly baked bread."
- “I'm baked. I think I made a mistake saying what I said ”.
- "Look how it has been after his first day at the beach. More than tanned, it is baked ”.
- "Can you go to the market and buy a kilo of baked goods?"
- "The pizza is very good roasted on the grill, however I prefer the one baked in a wood oven".
- "The roast meat is delicious, but the baked meat is tastier to me".
References
- Baked. (2019). Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy. Recovered from: dle.rae.es
- To bake. (2019). Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy. Recovered from: dle.rae.es
- How to bake bread. Recovered from: conasi.eu