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.

Southern Living Roasted Potato Salad prepared and ready to serve

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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.

Roast Chicken

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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?

Parker House Rolls in a teal dish

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