Definitions

1. verb

to make something, especially a recipe, appear to be more difficult or exotic than it actually is, often by using unfamiliar or obscure terms.

“The chef attempted to bakelize the dish by adding a plethora of unusual spices and ingredients.”

2. noun

the act of making something appear more difficult or exotic than it actually is, often by using unfamiliar or obscure terms.

“The bakelize of the recipe was so obvious that it detracted from the actual flavor of the dish.”