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steam convection ovens

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iwonder

steam convection ovens

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the residential steam convection ovens.  Can you shut down the steam (and evacuate it) during the bake?

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barryvabeach

Yes.  There are called combi ovens, and most let you cook with steam only, with convection heat only, or with both, and on mine, you press a button to change modes, so you can go to straight convection.  I have not had all that much success with mine, but have not tried it very much. 

iwonder's picture
iwonder

Thanks--Bummer though.

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barryvabeach

Actually, based on your question, and another post the other day,  I tried a new technique, and was extremely pleased with the outcome.  http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/60910/tartine-bread-combi-oven

 

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iwonder

Thanks again!