Which cooking method utilizes dry heat?

Baking utilizes dry heat to cook food. This method typically involves surrounding the food with hot, dry air in an oven, which allows it to cook evenly without the addition of moisture. Baking is commonly used for a variety of foods, such as bread, pastries, and casseroles, where the goal is to achieve a specific texture and flavor that dry heat facilitates.

In contrast, boiling and poaching are methods that involve cooking food in liquid, such as water or broth, and rely on moist heat to transfer heat to the food. Sautéing, while it does use a small amount of fat to cook at relatively high temperatures, can also be considered a combination of dry and moist heat depending on the technique and ingredients used. However, baking distinctly represents a method that solely employs dry heat without any liquid involved.