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Using the Oven English | 32 |
Convection Baking
Time can be saved by baking an entire batch of cookies at
the same time. The cookies will bake evenly and be done
all at once. The baking time may be shorter due to the
warm circulating air. For small items such as cookies,
check to see if they are done one to two minutes before the
recipe time. For larger baked items such as cakes, check
five to six minutes before the time indicated on the recipe.
Convection cooking of meat and poultry will result in foods
that are brown and crispy on the outside and moist and
juicy on the inside. Large meat or poultry items may cook
up to 30 minutes less than the suggested time so check
them so they will not be over baked. A meat thermometer
or an instant read thermometer will provide more accurate
results than the “minute per pound” method. The larger the
piece of meat or poultry, the more time you will save.
Converting Conventional Baking to Convection Baking
To convert most recipes for baked items (cookies, cakes,
pies, etc.); reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (14°C).
For meats and poultry, the temperature should not be
reduced. The same temperature recommended in recipes
and cooking charts for meats and poultry should be used.
Tips for Convection Bake
Preheating the Oven
Preheat the oven before cooking any foods, except large
pieces of meat or poultry. See your recipe for preheating
recommendation. Preheating time depends on the
temperature setting and the number of racks in the oven.
Temperature Setting
When using Convection Bake, reduce the temperature
recommended in the recipe by 25°F (14°C), although the
temperature does not need to be reduced when cooking
meats and poultry. When roasting meats, check internal
temperature prior to time recommended by recipe to
prevent over cooking.
High Altitude Baking
When baking at high altitudes, in either Bake or Convection
Bake, recipes and baking times vary. For accurate
information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a
cost for the bulletins. Specify the type of information you
want (example: cakes, cookies, breads, etc.).
Condensation
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate
from the food during any cooking process. The amount
depends on the moisture content of the food. The moisture
will condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the
oven, such as the control panel.
Convection Bake Rack Positions
See Figure 28 on Page 29 for rack positions.
One Rack Convection Baking
Two Rack Convection Baking
Three Rack Convection Baking
Bakeware Type
• Aluminum bakeware gives the best browning results.
• Cookie sheets with only one or two sides give the best
results. Aluminum commercial half-sheets or
professional cooking utensils may be used but baking
times may be increased.
Pan Placement
• For better browning, utensils such as cookie sheets,
jelly roll pans and rectangular baking pans should be
placed crosswise on the rack with the shorter sides on
the right and the left. This allows the air to circulate
freely.
• When baking on more than one rack, cookie sheets
should not be staggered; round cake pans should be
staggered.
Level CONVEC BAKE Mode
#3 -- When baking on one rack, best results are
obtained in the BAKE mode (see “One Rack
Baking”).
#2 -- Roasting a turkey or a large piece of meat.
Levels CONVEC BAKE Mode
#3 & #5
Dual
Fuel
#2 & #4
Gas
-- Use for cakes, cookies, biscuits, and other
baked goods. Cake pans should be
staggered. Cookie sheets should be placed
on rack #3 directly under the one on rack #5.
-- To bake several casseroles, frozen pies, or
cakes.
-- These two racks can also be used for a large
oven meal.
Levels CONVEC BAKE Mode
#1, #3, & #5
Dual Fuel
Gas
See note
-- When several sheets of cookies are to be
baked. Place the baking sheets directly
above each other on the respective racks
to allow air to flow around the baking
sheets.
-- Gas range rack levels for:
Cookies: #2, #3, & #4
Other foods: #1, #3, & #5