How Long to Bake will help you learn the basics of baking and cooking in the oven. With simple recipes for popular favorites, here you’ll find a varying collection of baking recipes that range from sweet to savory, each with easy-to-follow instructions and a clear baking time and temperature. When baking in the oven, it’s crucial that the dish come up to the proper internal temperature. This ensures that the food is cooked to doneness and reduces the risk of foodborne illness. The internal temperature for doneness is generally around 150 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit but does vary per recipe, so it is important to follow the baking time and temp of each recipe.