Gas Oven

About the gas oven

An essential kitchen accessory a gas oven will enable one to make many tasty foods. From baking desserts to savoury dishes such as succulent roasts or even allowing the grilling of foods. Using one is more specific than cooking on a stove as baking and roasting are generally considered more science than art. One has to be exact with the temperature and timings to get the right results or you might end up with a dried out or dense cake. Some models also have the functionality of a rotisserie adding another layer of possibility to your cooking adventures. Preheating, having ample foil and a food thermometer will make your oven using process a lot better. The more important thing to be careful about is not getting burns so a good pair of oven mitts that cover up till your forearms are necessary and helpful.

Cost and hot spots

A gas oven may be a little more of a hassle initially and cost more but over time the running cost is a lot lesser than an electric oven. Gas ovens have some spots that are warmer especially once they age a little so with modern ones they have a small fan installed that circulates the air inside and evens out the temperature. These are also called convection ovens. Burning gas causes water vapour that is released during combustion this can help with meats or bread and pie in comparison to the electric dry heat which would mess with the end results by removing too much water content.

Sizes and installation

Gas ovens come in many sizes, measured in litres to figure out the cubic space inside. What size you need depends on what amount of cooking you need to generally do in one go. Requiring a bit of installation with the gas connection it is pertinent to have it done right as there is the danger of leakage, so make sure you use good quality pipes and clamps to be safe.