1. bakes (something) partially or completely before the final preparation or assembly
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She prebakes the pie crust to prevent it from getting soggy.
• The recipe prebakes the pastry shells for fifteen minutes.
• He always prebakes pizza dough before adding toppings.
• The bakery prebakes bread rolls early in the morning.
• This technique prebakes the bottom layer to ensure even cooking.
• The chef prebakes tart shells to save time during service.