When you bake in a fan oven, you’ll want to lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) compared to a regular oven. That fan really moves the hot air around, so things cook faster and more evenly—sometimes a little too fast if you’re not careful. You don’t always need to preheat a fan oven, especially…
When you set your oven to bake mode, it uses steady, even heat from both the top and bottom elements. There’s no fan to move the air around. This setting cooks food slowly and evenly. It’s great for cakes, cookies, casseroles, and anything that needs gentle, consistent heat. Bake mode creates a calm environment inside…
When you bake, the heat mostly comes from the bottom heating element. That bottom element gives off steady, even heat, which is exactly what your cakes, cookies, and casseroles need to cook all the way through without burning on top. Your oven’s top element is there too, but it’s usually for broiling or browning. If…
When you bake, the oven setting you pick can totally change how your food turns out. For most baking, stick with the bake setting—heat from both the top and bottom, no fan. This helps your food cook evenly, and you don’t risk drying it out or rushing things. If your oven has a convection setting,…
Baking with a fan oven can be a smart move, but honestly, it depends on what you’re making. A fan oven cooks food faster and more evenly because the fan pushes hot air all around your dish. That’s why cookies, roasted veggies, and meats often come out crispier and quicker in a fan oven. But…
When you’re baking bread, picking the right oven setting can make all the difference. Go for top and bottom heat—no fan—for best results. This setup lets your bread heat evenly and keeps the dough from drying out. You’ll get a great crust and a better crumb that way. If you turn on the fan, your…
When a recipe says “room temperature,” it usually means ingredients should be about 70°F (21°C). That’s the sweet spot where things like eggs, butter, and milk really come together, making for a better texture in whatever you’re baking. Using ingredients at this temperature helps your dough rise more reliably. Cakes also bake more evenly—honestly, it…
You’ve probably heard about setting and baking in makeup, but maybe you’re still scratching your head—are they really the same? They’re not. Setting powder locks your makeup in place, while baking uses a heavier layer of powder to brighten and give you that fuller, more sculpted look. If you’re aiming for a certain finish, knowing…
When you want to bake something like cakes, cookies, or bread, knowing the right oven symbol can save you time and help your food turn out just right. The baking symbol usually looks like two horizontal lines—one at the top and one at the bottom of a square or rectangle. This setting uses heat from…
Knowing the exact temperature when your cake is done can make all the difference. Most cakes are fully baked when their internal temperature hits about 210°F (99°C). This temperature means the cake is cooked through—no dry edges, no gooey middle. Different cakes might have slightly different ideal finished temperatures. But honestly, sticking to the 200°F…