USING YOUR RANGE
BAKEWARE CHOICES
Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.
BAKEWARE TYPE | BEST USED FOR | GUIDELINES |
Light colored aluminum | • Light golden crusts | • Use temperature and time recommended |
| • Even browning | in recipe. |
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Dark aluminum and other | • Brown, crisp crusts | • May reduce baking temperature 25°F. |
bakeware with dark, dull, |
| • Use suggested baking time. |
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| • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe |
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| for pies, breads, and casseroles. |
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| • Place rack in center of oven. |
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Ovenproof glassware, | • Brown, crisp crusts | • May reduce baking temperature 25°F. |
ceramic glass, or ceramic |
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Insulated cookie sheets or | • Little or no bottom browning | • Place in the bottom third of oven. |
baking pans |
| • May need to increase baking time. |
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Stainless steel | • Light, golden crusts | • May need to increase baking time. |
| • Uneven browning |
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Stoneware | • Crisp crusts | • Follow manufacturer's instructions. |
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USING ALUMINUM FOIL
•Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles by placing foil on the oven rack
below. Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least 1 inch larger than dish.
•Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circula- tion and give you poor cooking results.
•Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners. It could affect the oven surface as well as the quality of your baking.
•Place
•Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if browning too quickly.
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