The instructions you're seeing are for baking something in the oven. Here’s a breakdown of what to do:
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Preheat the Oven: Before you start baking, turn on your oven to the temperature specified in your recipe (it usually tells you what temperature to set the oven to, like 350°F or 180°C) and let it heat up. Preheating ensures even cooking.
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Bake: Once the oven is preheated, place your baking dish or tray (with the food you are preparing) in the oven.
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Time the Baking: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. You may want to set a timer for 9 minutes and start checking for doneness then.
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Switch Racks: If your oven has multiple racks, halfway through the baking time (around the 4- to 5-minute mark), carefully switch the position of the tray or dish from its current rack to another (for instance, if it's on the top rack, move it to the bottom rack). This helps ensure even baking.
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Check for Doneness: When the timer goes off at 9 minutes, check to see if the food is golden brown. If it needs more time, keep it in for an additional minute or two, but watch closely to avoid over-browning.
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Remove and Cool: Once it's golden brown, take it out of the oven (using oven mitts, as it will be hot) and let it cool if necessary before serving.
That's it! Enjoy your baked dish!