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Why is it necessary to preheat an oven?
Just about every recipe advises to preheat the oven before using it. I often forget this, but luckily this doesn't seem to matter all that much. Hence my question: why would it be necessary to preheat ...
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Is it normal to see flames inside my self-cleaning oven?
I spilled some sauce in the oven, so I decided to clean it today.
I wiped the bottom and glass door, but the rest of the stuff was crusty and stuck to the bottom of the oven. I started the cycle and ...
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When baking, is it better to use a gas or electric oven?
I'm looking for an oven and wanted to know if there is any difference between a gas or electric oven when it comes to baking things like cakes, biscuits and scones?
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Do modern ovens bake the same as the old ones? Is the new oven the reason popovers don't rise?
My popovers always popped over perfectly tall and golden using an old recipe handed down from the 40's, which called for baking at 400 °F and using old-fashioned glass custard cups. Now with my new ...
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Timing an oven to start while I am out - but what about preheating?
Many ovens have a timer which allows you to set the start time, so you pop your item in and later in the day it will automatically start cooking it unmanned.
But all the oven cooking I can think of ...
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Is it possible to bake a cake without an oven?
I don't have an oven; is there any way to simulate what an oven does with any other tools available at my home? In particular I would like to be able to bake cakes.
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Safe to leave oven on at 180F while at work to cook ribs?
I'm currently at work and I'm having a little panic attack.
I followed a recipe that require the ribs to be wrapped in foil and cooked at 180F for 9hours. I left about 30 minutes ago and for who ...
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What are the advantages of using a stove instead of an oven?
Are there any advantages to using a stove instead of oven? As a woman of science, this is a question that has been lingering in my noggin for a very long time.
The main points I'd like to see ...
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Is it worth to install a gas stove with a big gas bottle in the kitchen?
There are several options when it comes to choosing a stove. From my own experience, electric stoves are not really that great. I guess most households have them because their are convenient to ...
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Do I need a bread maker?
I'd like to try my hand at baking my own bread. Do I need a bread maker to get decent bread? Are there any advantages to using a bread maker vs. my normal oven?
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Is there an easy way to tell if a pan/pot is oven-safe?
I have a couple of old pots and pans laying around in the house and unfortunately I don't have the original box. Is there an easy way to tell if they are safe to use in the oven? Like for stainless ...
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My new convection/convention oven will not bake anything correctly
I just bought a KitchenAid oven which, has both convection and conventional settings with a convection conversion setting. I have been baking for over 40 years, and nothing I have made in this oven is ...
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Dutch oven instead of oven?
I'm moving into a small apartment with no oven. Before, I had a 16" oven stone to bake my bread and I'm looking for something to keep baking.
Would a duch oven over a gas kitchen work? I can't use ...
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Can I take a glass baking dish from the fridge and put it in a hot oven?
I have a glass baking dish my husband put together a meatloaf in it last night and put it in the fridge. Can I put it right in the hot oven? I think no so I have had it sitting on the kitchen table ...
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How can I clean my oven window?
My oven has a convenient window on it. It is very old and covered in soot. I tried what many recommendations say and used water and baking soda together, but it did not cut through the grime. Does ...
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Do wire oven racks and solid plate oven racks have different functions?
In South Africa, domestic ovens have wire racks and solid plate racks. Does each type have a specific function or can anything be cooked on either type?
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Do I need a special oven to cook a pizza as evenly as the chain stores?
When I buy a pizza from Pizza Hut or Domino's, it has a crispy base with a soft cooked middle and a properly done top.
When I make a pizza in my own oven (electric, fan assisted, maximum 230° C), I ...
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Cooking food directly on oven rack
Is it common to cook food directly on the oven racks? I often do this (with a container for drippings) and was wondering if this is common or if there is a better solution. It has worked out fine ...
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Use of pizza stone in gas oven
I have a new gas kitchen stove. The oven seems to burn so easily. I have a thermometer in there and it is registering the temp that I have the oven set on. I have seen where people have used a pizza ...
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Pizza Stone in Electric Oven
I would like to invest in a pizza stone and have read that leaving it in the oven is acceptable and possibly preferable in some ways. However, my oven my electric. Do I leave the stone on the lowest ...
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Oven features required/desirable for baking bread at home
I am considering to buy a new built-in electric oven for my kitchen because the old one does not have top or bottom heat (believe it or not). I regularly bake heavy rye bread (e.g., of the Danish kind)...
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Can I use the grill tray in my oven for grilling?
My oven came with 2 baking trays, and a small tray which looks like a grill (i.e, its got rows of vertical metal strips the same way as a grill does). Can I use this tray for grilling or broiling, and ...
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When does the new home oven/stove smell go away?
Our last stove broke and our landlord had to replace it. We got one from GE Hotpoint and it seems like an OK stove. It's a gas model. We have had it for a few months now but haven't been able to ...
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How do I know if my meat thermometer is ovenproof?
Ever since a supposedly "ovenproof" thermometer shattered glass on my turkey Thanksgiving 2006 I have been afraid of these things. Is it generally safe to use them? Any maximum temperature I should be ...
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How do we decide between gas, induction, and electric (ceramic) stoves?
I'm surprised I only found one previous thread on this topic and it was 5 years old, so i think it's worth asking again since I'm sure some things have changed.
We're going to be remodeling our ...
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Do I need to clean an oven that's not been used in 10 years?
My house has a built-in oven that I've never used since I moved in ~10 years ago. (I prefer to use the oven function of a combi-microwave.)
My wife, who has just moved in with me, wants to use the ...
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Rack vs Baking Pan vs Roasting Pan and Position
What are the differences in cooking in the oven between putting the food directly on the rack, putting it on a baking pan, and putting it in a roasting pan?
How does the existence of metal under the ...
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What oven should I buy, which is appropriate for baking?
Three months ago I moved to a new apartment. In my old apartment with my old oven, my baked goods turned out pretty well. However, since I moved, my baked goods vary from almost-good to throw-it-in-...
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Do oven door liners commonly need replacing?
The first time I used the "self clean" setting on this oven, the strip of padding around the oven door ... puffed out? Heat leaks out ever since, even to the point where the oven light will sometimes ...
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Calibrating a home gas oven
We have a new gas oven which is consistently 30-40F low compared to the dial setting (we've checked with two oven thermometers). While we can get it calibrated as a service call by the manufacturer, ...
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In how much water do I need to put ramekins when cooking au bain marie in the oven?
I have been given four ramekins and a cooking book with 30 recipes for eggs in a ramekin as a present.
Everything is explained very clearly:
Preheat the water for the bain marie dish in the oven at (...
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Toaster oven features - convection/rotisserie
I need some help in buying a toaster oven:
My needs are primarily to roast/grill vegetables, occasional baking (bread, brownies, muffins). I am vegetarian and this is for a 2 person home. I'd like it ...
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Can the broiler replicate a regular gas oven?
My oven has been broken about a month, and I am getting a new one delivered Saturday. But in the wake of a failed pilot on the bottom, I was curious about whether the broiler could replicate the ...
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At what temperature to bake waffles in a Lékuké silicon mold?
We bought a Lékué silicon mold for waffles to be used in the oven, but the box in which we bought it does not mention the temperature at which to use it.
Can anyone having experience with baking ...
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Do the cup cakes bake faster in a 24 hole cup cake tray rather than a 12 hole cup cake tray?
The cupcakes cook faster than the big one piece cakes, so does it make sense to assume that the cup cakes bake faster in a 24 hole cup cake tray rather than a 12 hole cup cake tray?
My oven has a ...
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Does multi-cooker actually bake?
I am confused about how multi-cooker actually works. Frying meat on a skillet is one thing. Baking it in the oven is another. Advertisement says a multi-cooker can both bake and fry. How is that ...
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Turkey took 2 hours longer in oven with no bottom element
Our Christmas turkey, which, according to weight, should have only taken 3 hours to cook, was in for almost 6 hours and still was not quite done at the bone. My oven is new, but does not have a ...
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Is it possible to use a commercial oven range in the home?
I'm moving house soon, and the kitchen needs a complete re-fit. I've always been disappointed with the power of my current gas hob, where even the 'fast' ring is only 3kW, and while looking for a more ...
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Gas oven heated from the bottom [duplicate]
I moved to a new place and I have an ancient gas cooker that I can't replace just yet. As the heat source is at the bottom of the oven (rather than the top), would a baking stone help even out the ...
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Gas or electric for rack oven in a bakery?
I plan to purchase a rotating rack oven for my bakery. What type (gas or electric) would achieve the best result for pastries and small breads?
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Best container (if any) for freezing and putting in the oven?
I keep seeing trends online where people make meal preps in single-serving glass containers, then cook them and keep them in the fridge for meal prep through-out the week like this one here.
I like ...
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Can I still use my oven, even if it has melted aluminum foil stuck to the bottom?
I have melted aluminum foil on the bottom of my oven. Can I still use the oven for baking?
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Does the oven door need to be toughened glass?
The glass door of my oven toaster and grill has broken. Can I use a thick glass (not toughened/tempered) in its place?
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What to do to cool down oven after grease fire?
I have cleaned the grease out the oven but the oven is still warm and it’s not on. What do I do to get the oven to cool down so it’s back to normal?
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Can this silver-colored skillet be put and used in ovens for baking?
My grandparents own this silver-colored skillet. QUEENSENSE SENSHIN is the only printed on it, at the bottom.
To save money and space, they desire to dual-purpose this skillet not only for cooking ...
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Are there any 27" residential ovens that can accomodate a 3/4 sheet pan?
I am moving into a house that needs a new oven. We aren't going to renovate the entire kitchen; we just want to swap out the oven. The current cabinet space for the oven can hold at most a 27 inch ...
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How do I use the clock on my Ilve oven?
I recently bought an Ilve oven second-hand. I can't figure out how to use the clock/timer functions.
The oven is 10-15 years old, and all the manuals I have found are for newer/different ovens.
Can ...
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Do the conventional round ovens have any advantage over an OTG?
The "conventional round oven" (can be used for baking, grilling and roasting, as per the claims on the packaging) I'm referring to:
The typical Oven Toaster Griller (OTG) I'm referring to:
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Is combination Microwave oven capable of doing all food types?
I am making a small 2 bedroom rental unit with kitchen but on tight space, and I'd like to understand, whether equipping a wall mounted Microwave Oven, instead of the usual Oven+Microwave, would ...
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Using the plastic tray liner from meat packaging as a cooking aid
My wife says that she has gotten advice on Facebook that using the plastic absorbent liner from packaging can also be used in the oven to distribute the heat more evenly. I am hesitant to put plastic ...
