Preheating the oven isn’t arbitrary.
It’s the secret to baking.
Preheating the oven is a requisite, whether you’re a novice or experienced baker.
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“Preheating the oven is essential.
A specific temperature influences if the chemistry works or not, such as the dough rising properly.
“That heat is necessary to help the proper rise happen.”
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
What Happens If You Don’t Preheat The Oven?
Some sourdough recipes will bake fine without placing the dough in a hot oven.
The key in of oven will also influence your results, too.
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“Otherwise, your results wont be the best.”
Biscuits
Love flaky and light biscuits spread with marmalade or jam for breakfast or to accompany dinner?
Then, don’t placea tray of biscuitsuntil the oven temperature is correct.
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This can be the outcome when preheating is skipped.
“Baking cookiesin an oven that has not preheated can create a mess,” says Metcalf.
“You dont want to risk it.”
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A hot oven is essential for a souffle.
