Brief General Convection Oven Article

What is convection cooking? A fan rapidly circulates hot air, which forces heat into food faster than normal oven cooking. This results in 25% to 30% faster cooking times. Food loses less moisture and cooks more evenly when done in a convection oven.

The new 48-inch Thermador Pro Grand Steam is the world's first kitchen appliance to offer seven distinct cooking options -- steaming, convection baking, burner cooking, simmering, grilling, griddle cooking and warming -- with a combination Steam & Convection Oven, a large-capacity convection oven, a six-burner gas cooktop featuring the exclusive Star® Burners, and a fully integrated warming drawer to complete the all-in-one package. Additionally, it houses Thermador's cooking exclusives, such as the ExtraLow ® simmering technology, and a power Star Burner with 22,000 BTU.Convection baking works best using shallow pans such as cookie sheets and baking racks. There are 3 choices for adjusting recipes: cook for same length of time but lower temperature by 25%; cook at same temperature but shorter length of time; cook using both a little lower temperature and a little shorter time.Cooking Innovation & PerformanceThe new 48-inch Pro Grand Steam Range features:DesignBe sure not to cover the convection oven racks, such as with foil, as this would interfere with the air circulation.Now located inside Jim's Razorback Pizza at 813 W. Maple Ave., the Pontiac operated for five years in the 10,000-SF Charlesworth Pontiac building Nancy Hagen's grandfather built in 1948. When the building was purchased last year by Northwest Medical Center-Springdale, the hospital struck a deal with the couple to let them operate the coffeehouse out of the much smaller building the hospital rents to Jim's.Another unique oven is taller to make enough room to cook on 2 shelves or one tall/deep item.EDITOR NOTE: High-res product images are available upon request.There are some unique convection ovens also. One has burners on top, which gives you an almost complete cooking appliance in one. This would be really great in a college dorm or small cabin.

If you like to do a lot of baking and cooking, you could probably use more oven space. The counter top convection oven is the perfect additional oven for you.

Author: Carol Coffman