Baking Timer
Golden brown, never burnt
Presets for cookies, pizza, bread, muffins, and more. Don't forget to preheat!
Bread rising
1 hr
First rise
Temperature: Room temperature
Tip: Cover with a damp towel
Cookies
12 min
Baking in oven
Temperature: 350°F / 180°C
Tip: Check after 10 minutes
Pizza
12 min
Baking in oven
Temperature: 425°F / 220°C
Tip: Preheat the oven first
Muffins
20 min
Baking in oven
Temperature: 350°F / 180°C
Tip: Use a toothpick to check if done
Brownies
25 min
Baking in oven
Temperature: 350°F / 175°C
Tip: Center should be slightly moist
Baking Times & Temperatures
Baking is chemistry - the right temperature and time are crucial. Always preheat your oven, and use an oven thermometer if yours runs hot or cold.
| Item | Time | Temp | Check For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍪 Cookies | 10-14 min | 350°F / 175°C | Golden edges, soft center |
| 🍕 Pizza | 12-15 min | 425°F / 220°C | Bubbly cheese, crisp crust |
| 🧁 Muffins | 18-22 min | 350°F / 175°C | Toothpick comes out clean |
| 🍫 Brownies | 25-30 min | 350°F / 175°C | Set edges, slightly moist center |
| 🍞 Bread (loaf) | 30-40 min | 375°F / 190°C | Hollow sound when tapped |
| 🥐 Croissants | 15-18 min | 400°F / 200°C | Deep golden brown |
Baking Tips
Always Preheat
Put items in a cold oven and your timing goes out the window. Most ovens need 15-20 minutes to fully preheat.
Use Middle Rack
The middle of the oven has the most even heat. Top rack browns faster; bottom rack crisps the base. Use them intentionally.
Don't Open the Door
Every time you open the door, you lose 25-50°F. Only check when necessary, and check through the window if you can.
Know Your Oven
Many ovens run hot or cold. An oven thermometer costs a few dollars and saves countless burnt batches.
How to Tell When It's Done
🍪 Cookies
Look for golden-brown edges with a slightly underdone center. They continue cooking on the hot pan after removal. If they look done in the oven, they're overdone.
🧁 Muffins & Cupcakes
Insert a toothpick in the center - it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Wet batter means more time needed.
🍞 Bread
Tap the bottom - a hollow sound means done. For accuracy, use a thermometer: 190°F for soft breads, 200-210°F for crusty loaves.
🍫 Brownies
The toothpick test doesn't work well here - some moisture is good. Edges should pull slightly from the pan, center should be set but jiggly.