Re-baked

The past participle of the verb 're-bake', meaning to bake again, usually after an initial baking. This often implies a desire to improve the outcome, correct a previous mistake (like under-baking), refresh the product, or utilize leftover ingredients. The process typically involves reheating or subjecting food items to further heat treatment in an oven, toaster oven, or other baking device to achieve a desired level of doneness, crispness, or flavor enhancement.

Re-baked meaning with examples

• The bread was a little underdone the first time, so I decided to **re-bake** it for a few more minutes to ensure it had a nice crust and was cooked through. It turned out perfectly golden-brown and delicious after the second baking, a much better experience.
• After a day, the pizza crust had become slightly soggy. To restore its crispy texture, I chose to **re-bake** the slices in the toaster oven. This brought back that fresh-from-the-oven quality, making it an ideal late-night snack.
• I had made a cake and, because I used a new oven, one side was underbaked. I carefully removed the cake, and after adjusting the oven setting, re-baked it on a lower rack, so both sides were cooked to perfection.
• To salvage leftover roasted vegetables, I re-baked them with a drizzle of olive oil. This process not only warmed them but also intensified their flavors and gave them a desirable, slightly charred appearance.