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For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
Oven Shelves
shelf or shelves in
the
desired
locations
while the oven is
.
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
the second or third shelf from the bottom. See the
chart for suggested shelf positions.
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting in the food. To preheat, set
the oven at the correct temperature—selecting a
higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by
recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies
or casseroles.
—
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Casseroles
Roasting
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10
minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1 to 1 !4 inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If
you use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not
directly above the other.
Shelf
Position
A
B or C
B or C
B or C
A(oncookiesheet)
B or C
A or B
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