Learn the distinctions between roasting and baking.
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you could roast potatoes or you could bake them.
Chef Button says, the main difference is with the temperature setting.

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What Is Roasting?
Roasting is all about caramelization.
Stefanski says this way of cooking is reminiscent of cooking over an open flame.

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What Is Baking?
Typically, items that are being baked and not roasted will cook on a lower temperaturebut not always.
What’s The Difference Between Roasting And Baking?

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You dont want to char the top of your cake and have a soggy middle!