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Do you adjust temperature when cooking in a gas oven vs electric oven?
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∙ 8y ago
Huh?
Temperature is temperature! If the recipe calls for 325 degrees, it's the same if
you're cooking with electricity, gas or over an open fire in a dutch oven.
FriPilot This answer is absolutely NOT correct! For instance, convection ovens are more efficient than conventional (or dutch or open fire) because the moving air circulates the colder air around the food and heats the food faster. You should experiment with your own recipes, but you can generally bake at 25 degrees less when using a conventional oven because of its greater efficiency and heat distribution. It also allows baked goods to generally have a better consistency and texture since higher temperatures more easily dry out foods.
I stand by my answer. The poster asked about the temp. difference between gas and electric ovens, not between conventional and convection ovens
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoYes, gas ovens and electric ovens must both be adjusted in temperature, depending on what you're cooking. Electric ovens have a dial that adjusts the temperature. Temperature adjustments are made either in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. Gas ovens also have a dial that adjusts the temperature however temperature adjustments are made in 'marks' (i.e. mark 1 or mark 2).
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∙ 15y agoIt's a matter of personal opinion ... Gas is used more in institutional kitchens as it is cheaper than electricity. Electric ovens are used in places where venting to the outside is either impossible or impractical. Still a matter of personal preference - kinda like asking someone if a Ford or Chevy is better ... personal preference.
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∙ 14y agoEach type of oven has its strengths and weaknesses, with neither gas or electric being necessarily better than the other. A gas oven will cost less to run if you use it quite a bit for things like baking, it heats up and cools down faster, and will control the heat to a more exact temperature. On the other hand, an electric oven distributes the heat much better than a gas oven and uses more dry heat which keeps away the rust.
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∙ 14y agoI think you get more accurate temperature with Electric I myself use gas as it gives more of a moist finish But its what you are used to GAS or ELECTRIC
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∙ 13y agoNo, cookies require the same baking time and temperature in gas ovens as in electric ovens.
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Where can I get a recipe book for cooking with an electric dutch oven?
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How do you use the oven of a cooking range?
The way to use an oven on a cooking range is very simple. There is most often a knob or panel for the oven to set the temperature and/or baking style. Turn the knob or press the panel to set the desired temperature. Once the oven is heated, it is safe to cook in.
