Breville Thermal Pro BEF460 Instruction Book page 13

BAKING
Recommended temperature probe setting:
SEAR
The skillet can be used for baking cakes.
• Preheat the skillet on SEAR setting
for 15 minutes with the lid on.
Place wire rack into the base of the pan
to elevate the cake away from the base
of the skillet.
• Place the cake onto the wire rack
and cook with the lid on.
SIMMERING
Recommended temperature probe setting:
SIMMER
• Used for cooking stews, chili and soups
and reducing and thickening sauces.
• Simmering food is to cook food in
liquid between a temperature range
of 185°F–205°F (85°C–96°C).
• Bubbles should be small and just breaking
through the surface.
• For best simmering results, the skillet
should have a minimum of 3 quarts
of combined food and liquid.
• Simmering can be achieved with
and without the lid on.
• Food should be stirred occasionally
to allow food to be cooked evenly.
STEAMING
Recommended temperature probe setting:
SIMMER-SAUTE
• Steaming is the healthiest of cooking
techniques. It retains the food's texture,
flavor, vitamins and minerals which may
otherwise be lost in the cooking water.
• Steaming consists of cooking food by
setting it above a hot boiling liquid, and
letting the steam from the liquid literally
cook the food.
• When steaming, always make sure the
water never comes in contact with the food.
• Always line a plate or tray with baking
paper or cabbage leaves. This keeps the
food from sticking to the plate and coming
in contact with the water.
• Always fill the skillet with a minimum
of 1–2 quarts of water.
• Do not allow the skillet to boil dry.
• Check water levels during cooking
and refill with boiling water to prevent
skillet from boiling dry.
• To steam; fill the skillet with cold water.
Set temperature probe to SEAR setting and
place wire rack into the base.
• Line a plate with baking paper or cabbage
leaves and place food on top. Position plate
or tray onto wire rack and cover with lid.
• Bring water to the boil and reduce
probe to SIMMER-SAUTE setting.
• Be careful when dealing with steam.
When lifting the lid, steam can scald
and burn.
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