Trending Baked Tofu Epicurious Many baked tofu recipes swear by pressing it for 30 minutes or more, but in my opinion, that step spread the tofu evenly onto the baking sheet. Baked Tofu Epicurious - 1lb firm tofu, fresh if possible, 1t light sesame oil, 2t brown rice vinegar, 2t apple juice or cider, 2t mirin, 1t shoyu, 1t toasted sesame oil.