Italian Phrase
Inforna per 10-12 minuti.
Meaning
A concise cooking instruction meaning ‘Bake for ten to twelve minutes.’ It tells the listener exactly how long the food should stay in the oven.
When to use
Use this phrase in recipes, cooking videos, or when you’re giving someone a quick instruction in the kitchen. It works for both professional chefs and home cooks.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Infornaper10-12minuti.
Imperative (Inforna)
‘Inforna’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *infornare* (to bake). It’s a direct command, like ‘bake!’
Preposition *per*
*Per* introduces a duration: ‘for … minutes’. In cooking instructions it always follows the verb.
Duration expression *10‑12 minuti*
Numbers are spoken as a range (dieci‑dodici). The noun *minuti* stays plural because the range includes more than one minute.
🗨In Conversation
L’impasto è pronto, ora inforna per 10-12 minuti.
The dough is ready, now bake it for ten to twelve minutes.
Va bene, lo metto subito in forno.
Alright, I’ll put it in the oven right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Inforni per 10-12 minuti.
‘Inforni’ is the third‑person singular present, not a command. Use the imperative *Inforna* for a direct instruction.
Inforna per 10-12 minuto.
When the range includes more than one minute, *minuti* must stay plural.
Cuoci in forno 10-12 minuti.
Missing the preposition *per*; the duration needs *per* to be grammatically correct.
↔Alternatives
Cuoci in forno per 10-12 minuti.
Cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Fai cuocere per 10-12 minuti.
Let it cook for 10-12 minutes.
Metti in forno e cuoci per 10-12 minuti.
Put it in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cultural Tip
Italian recipes often give a short time range rather than an exact minute count, trusting the cook’s eye and the oven’s heat. It’s common to pre‑heat the oven to the temperature indicated earlier in the recipe, then follow the timing exactly for the best texture.