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Electrolux/AEG SteamBake - anyone?

January 11, 2021 - 10:58am
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francisaugusto

Electrolux/AEG SteamBake - anyone?

Hi,

I just got a new oven as the older one was dying, and I got one with steam function. 

I usually bake with 230ºC, but with this oven, the crust was dark and the bread looked ready already after 20 minutes. The bread did rise, but I guess it could have been bigger.

Does baking with a steam oven require lower temperatures?

Best,

Francis

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barryvabeach
Jan 11 2021 - 5:35pm

I am not familiar with that oven, but this poster has the oven and suggested turning down the temp by 10 degrees C.  http://shewhobakes.co.uk/aeg-steambake-oven-review/   Steam heat does conduct the heat more quickly than dry heat, so that makes sense to me that it will cook quicker. 

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francisaugusto
Jan 12 2021 - 4:02am

Thanks a lot! I will try a new loaf today and will reduce the temperature even a bit more to see if things will be a bit better. That said, I must say the bread was quite good. Ibelieve it could have been a bit taller, but still, in less than 30 min I had a good loaf ready.