tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post381707297650855555..comments2023-10-30T21:29:55.402+08:00Comments on Happy Home Baking: Is it B, B or A?Happy Homebakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-70983883482192185042016-06-02T07:06:04.355+08:002016-06-02T07:06:04.355+08:00Hi Christina, I look forward to hearing good news ...Hi Christina, I look forward to hearing good news from you :) You may want to test first with simple bakes such as muffins and cookies to get a feel of how your oven works. Cheers!Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-50986474346315384442016-06-01T21:41:10.565+08:002016-06-01T21:41:10.565+08:00Hi HHB thanks for the advice will try it out &...Hi HHB thanks for the advice will try it out & let u know thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850953144294811970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-1571262371256894282016-06-01T11:40:53.187+08:002016-06-01T11:40:53.187+08:00Hi Christina, you can place the oven thermometer o...Hi Christina, you can place the oven thermometer on the rack on hang it at the side rack. Hope your problems could be solved after you have used a thermometer to check that the oven is preheated to the required temp.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-79800190310604028122016-06-01T09:19:36.841+08:002016-06-01T09:19:36.841+08:00Hi HHB, thanks for yr reply. I never use an oven t...Hi HHB, thanks for yr reply. I never use an oven thermometer, where should I place my oven thermometer if I want to use? As was told Bosch oven is hotter so I reduce the temp by 10degC so I baked at 150degC at 1hr 20-30 mins using top & bottom heat! Pi hv tried a few butter cakes recipe all failed & once I baked my sponge cake the the middle rack it crack another time it shrink so much after cooling not sure what happen! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850953144294811970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-71282258684408371932016-05-31T17:28:21.086+08:002016-05-31T17:28:21.086+08:00Hi Christina, did you use an oven thermometer? Did...Hi Christina, did you use an oven thermometer? Did you preheat the oven to the required temp before putting the pan inside the oven? What was the temp you use to bake the butter cake? What's the size of the cake pan? <br />I usually use top and bottom heat and bake in the middle rack. For chiffon I use lowest rack due to the height of the tube pan. For a 7 or 8" cake, the usual temp is 180degC for 35-45mins. I suspect your oven temp was too low.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-44955994511540576282016-05-31T15:58:37.057+08:002016-05-31T15:58:37.057+08:00I also use Bosch oven just dun know why butter cak...I also use Bosch oven just dun know why butter cake can't make it? I try to do the skewer test it's okay but when I turned out the bottom is still wet & unbaked, not sure what went wrong? I baked in the centre rack for 1 hr 20-30 mins top & bottom heat! For the chiffon, sponge & Swiss roll u also bake in the middle rack? <br />Thanks <br />Christina Poh Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850953144294811970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-44819330432381534242016-04-08T13:19:11.442+08:002016-04-08T13:19:11.442+08:00Yes I did. You can refer to the manual.
Yes I did. You can refer to the manual.<br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-66307834686700891252016-04-07T12:04:18.253+08:002016-04-07T12:04:18.253+08:00Hi, I jus had the same oven installed, can wait to...Hi, I jus had the same oven installed, can wait to use it after my sink is ready. <br /><br />Like to ask do we have to heat up the oven 1 time first before we go for actual baking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-40029901677107039922016-03-03T06:56:30.927+08:002016-03-03T06:56:30.927+08:00Hi, my Bosch oven is still working well. Yes the ...Hi, my Bosch oven is still working well. Yes the door will drop if opened more than 45deg angle. It's never been an issue for me as I don't need to hold the door wider than that.<br /><br />I can't comment whether 3D is good as compared to other ovens. I usually use top and bottom heat for most baking. I will only use 3D if I need to bake on 2 trays. The lower tray will usually take a few more minutes to brown as the top heat is being covered by the top tray. So after I took out the top tray, I will shift the lower tray to the upper rack and let it bake for a few more minutes. I don't have to rotate tray or cake pans even if I use just top and bottom heat. The temperature is still stable.<br /><br />I can understand your frustrations as I used to have the same problem with my previous tabletop oven. I didn't mind having to rotate the trays or cake pans to ensure even browning, my only issue was with the unstable temperature. Hope you can find a way to get around the problems you faced with your oven. <br /><br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-72955218280725465072016-03-01T03:31:25.837+08:002016-03-01T03:31:25.837+08:00Hi HHB,
Like to ask how is ur BOSCH Oven faring ...Hi HHB,<br /><br /><br />Like to ask how is ur BOSCH Oven faring now? Noted on your previous comment about door max holding @ 45deg n will drop if further.<br /><br />Like to know if 3D aAn function is indeed good? Can your lower tray still be evenly browned? <br /><br />How is the temp, still stable? Any issues in baking cakes?<br /><br />My current Owen's temp is not stable n lower tray won't be browned evenly...even norm baking needs to rotate tray and cakes not evenly cook gave me a lot heartache : (<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-59363885483644977682015-06-25T15:16:55.914+08:002015-06-25T15:16:55.914+08:00Hi HHB,
My De Dietrich broke down on me again! I ...Hi HHB,<br /><br />My De Dietrich broke down on me again! I had it for 5 years and it has been giving problems after problem. I chose De Dietrich as my last one last me some 15 years. I guess they don't make things to last anymore.<br />We have a few incidents of the rubber dropping of, and during the 2nd year, we have to replace the digital panel which cost as much as a table top oven.<br /><br />Not to mention the after sale services is non existence.<br /><br />I am so glad I saw your blog and will now look at the 3 choices you mention here.<br /><br />Linda DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-62539670408102073232015-05-07T07:06:38.236+08:002015-05-07T07:06:38.236+08:00Hi, you may want to use an oven thermometer to mak...Hi, you may want to use an oven thermometer to make sure your oven has been preheated to the right temperature before you put in your cake. I usually use top and bottom heat for cakes, bread, and I place the baking pan or tray at the middle rack to ensure both top and bottom of the cake receive even heating. <br /><br />If you are using only the top heating, you may cover the top of your cake with foil if it starts to brown too quickly to avoid the crusty top or place the pan at the lower rack...<br /><br />if you are using only the bottom heat, you may want to place the pan at a higher rack, or, switch to top heating closer to the baking time to ensure the top of the cake is evenly browned.<br /><br />Every oven works different, you will need to play around with the temperature setting and adjust the baking time accordingly, I am sure you will know how your oven works in no time.<br /><br />hope this helps.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-86285774424462899212015-05-05T15:02:52.879+08:002015-05-05T15:02:52.879+08:00Hi HHB
Great post for choosing an oven. I am new t...Hi HHB<br />Great post for choosing an oven. I am new to baking, can you please tell me for baking cake n breads do we need to on both i.e. top n bottom rod should be heated or not? I tried with both rods, but my cake top was always crust. When I tried with bottom rod, top part is not that nice golden coloured. My oven is Tayomi OTG n my baking is always eggless.<br />After I goggled for baking mode, am really get confused some are saying for baking only bottom rod should be heated n some says both. As you have a good experience please give me your opinion. Thanks in advance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-76362444526185198592014-10-30T06:50:32.426+08:002014-10-30T06:50:32.426+08:00Hi, I am not able to comment whether the chef serv...Hi, I am not able to comment whether the chef service is worth it...it really depends on whether will you be using the service regularly.<br /><br />I can't comment on rowenta oven as my previous oven was a 20litre tefal tabletop. for tabletop ovens, you may want to check whether the oven door can be closed tightly, whether the oven is fan-assisted (better heat circulation, but it also means may need to bake at lower temp than the recommended temp in recipes), whether it comes with adjustable top and bottom heat, and if it comes with self cleaning walls (won't get stains). Hope this helps and happy baking with your new oven :)<br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-74491416182517000262014-10-29T15:28:07.747+08:002014-10-29T15:28:07.747+08:00Hello HHB, it's v interesting to read thru a f...Hello HHB, it's v interesting to read thru a few years of Q&A on ovens. I'm buying a tabletop oven because I'm not a great cook. Have been using a Turbo Broiler for roasting chicken for > 10 years. So I thought a safe progression would be a small tabletop such as Rowenta OC7891. I've read rave reviews about it. If I buy from Courts, there is a chef who allows buyers to bake their own recipes with him as consultant, indefinitely. It's S$789.<br />Can you and any of you home or professional cooks please give me your opinion on the oven and whether Courts' chef service is worth this price? Probably Goh Ah Bee or Kong Tai may be cheaper but I haven't ask them.ChefDreamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-37557033978091181102014-06-30T08:50:44.007+08:002014-06-30T08:50:44.007+08:00Hi, I am not sure about the actual capacity...but ...Hi, I am not sure about the actual capacity...but the dimension of the oven (internal) is about: width: 18", ht: 13" and depth: 17". Hope this helps u to gauge the size you are looking for. Actually the 'top heat' I am referring to is "Grilling". I have not baked kueh lapis so I am not able to comment on this. As for the cookies, I would think it depends on the recipe and not so much on the oven. It depends on the ingredients amount and composition, baking time and baking temperature. Hope you are able to find a suitable recipe that yields crisp and crunchy cookies :)<br /><br />My oven door can stay open at max 45 deg angle...beyond that, the door's weight will cause it to drop down...it could be due to the frequent use that the door hinges become loose... <br /><br />For any oven, it is best to get an oven thermometer to make sure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature. Hope this helps.<br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-12947306596354734562014-06-28T11:06:44.338+08:002014-06-28T11:06:44.338+08:00Hello! Ur blog is really useful especially now whe...Hello! Ur blog is really useful especially now when im in search of an oven. U mentioned that the oven is 52litres? I thought its 67litre from bosch website? And u also mentioned that u can select top heat only, does it mean this oven can be used to bake kek lapis. But i dont see any top heat only function on the oven. Do ur cookies come out crunchy? The one i bake in my old oven comes out chewy and soft all the time no matter how long u put it in. Im no expert baker but love to bake cos i love sweet treats!!! And one more thing, does ur oven door open and drop loosely down? Cos i went to courts, harvey norman, they drop down loosely, but the one selling at unilite and lioncity was more solid. The oven door stays whichever angle u put it on hold. And the inside oven door looks slightly different but its the same model. Pls give me ur advise and reviews.thank u so much!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17560541371362768604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-58259412344240707472014-05-26T13:18:57.055+08:002014-05-26T13:18:57.055+08:00Which electrolux oven did u use? Im planning to ge...Which electrolux oven did u use? Im planning to get EOB2400AOX.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17560541371362768604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-21963644145502366172014-05-19T09:32:14.204+08:002014-05-19T09:32:14.204+08:00Many thanks for the sharing! It's reassuring t...Many thanks for the sharing! It's reassuring to know that the hot spot does not affect to much. This oven is sufficient for my use. I'll be getting this. :)Jassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035118893563131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-8833456645352307692014-05-16T14:04:30.938+08:002014-05-16T14:04:30.938+08:00Hi Jassy, the hot spots won't affect the donen...Hi Jassy, the hot spots won't affect the doneness of the bakes, not to the extent of burnt one side and uncooked the other. If I bake a tray of cookies using the drip tray (the enameled tray that comes with the oven) as a baking tray , i noticed that cookies on the inner left and right corners of the tray tend to brown faster and has a darker shade than those at the front (near the oven door). Not much an issue if I were to use the Fan mode (ie top and bottom heat plus fan). No issue also if I use my smaller baking tray which is much smaller than the drip tray. Otherwise just turn the tray around closer to baking time and the browning will be even for all cookies. For baking one cake using just a baking pan, the browning is always even, I dont have to turn the cake around during baking (as shown by the pictures of the bakes I posted here). It is a basic an economical oven to me as I am no professional baker as well. Do use an oven thermometer especially if you bake more delicate bakes like chiffon and sponge cakes. btw, there is no self cleaning function, the oven walls will get stains if you use it for roasting chicken. Some stains cannot be removed, but it is not noticeable unless you shine a torch on it ;) But if you are particular, maybe you want to go for higher end models with self cleaning functions...<br /><br /> Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-84882868371535326372014-05-16T13:11:01.850+08:002014-05-16T13:11:01.850+08:00Hi HHB,
Thanks for your sharing, really helpful in...Hi HHB,<br />Thanks for your sharing, really helpful information. I am renovating my flat and I want to get a basic build-in oven as I'm not a professional baker. I have also shortlisted the Bosch HBN331E2J oven. My concern is uneven cooking, especially since you have mentioned that there are some hot spots. Does it really affect the baking? Such as more burnt on one side and not so cooked on the other side. Thank you :)Jassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035118893563131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-45278754142992885822013-12-19T08:52:29.944+08:002013-12-19T08:52:29.944+08:00Hi Priscilla,
My previous tefal tabletop oven was...Hi Priscilla, <br />My previous tefal tabletop oven was very small, only 20 litres, can only fit in a small baking tray, and the temperature was not stable, once the door was opened, the oven temp may drop as much as 20 to 30 degC and took forever to go back to the original temp. I couldn't get a bigger tabletop oven like Rowenta, as I kept my oven inside my cupboard, only took out when I needed to use it (I do not like to clutter my kitchen counter). So built in oven was the best option for me especially since I was doing the renovation.<br /><br />I am not sure about containing the heat within the kitchen cabinet. The main differences comparing the tefal table top and this Bosch oven, are: <br />- it is much bigger (52ltr compared to 20ltr); <br />- I can bake two trays at a time; <br />- I can select, top and bottom heat, top and bottom heat with fan, top heat only, bottom heat only. These functions are very good as they cater to different types of bakes, eg cakes, cookies, pizza, grill/roasting. <br />- The other function that I really like is the digital timer, very very handy. <br /><br />There's some hot spots for this bosch oven, but not so bad as compared to my tefal oven...at least I don't have to turn my trays/pans mid way during baking. The oven temperature will not drop so much if I were to open it. The only downside is, the oven walls are coated with enamel, whereas my tefal came with self cleaning walls, no stains and no cleaning required. <br /><br />I am not sure about the quality of my bakes...I don't find much difference as my tefal oven also gave me almost same results. However, for my case, I think it is nothing to do with the type ovens I use, rather it is because I am lacking in cooking or baking skills especially I only bake very simple cakes. <br /><br />I can only advise that if you prefer a built in oven, there's space for it (must also take into consideration the power point/socket for this oven, may need to do some electrical rewiring); and you are prepared to spend time and energy to do up part of your kitchen cabinets, then go for it! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-70468908579562324542013-12-19T05:51:05.455+08:002013-12-19T05:51:05.455+08:00Thank you HHB for your kind response. I hope you ...Thank you HHB for your kind response. I hope you will not mind to share why have you opted for a built-in rather than a portable oven (portable such as Rowenta which got very functional features too).<br /><br />I bought a Rowenta OC7868 last year only. But I love a built-in cos' I am seriously into baking recently. <br /><br />I was advised by Harvey Norman sales staff that some opted for built-in because the oven which is placed inside a wooden cabinet contains heat better and higher heat, thus producing better bakes as no heat was lost. Wonder is this true.<br /><br />How was your experience now with your built-in? Did your food turn out good? I am also quite torn as to whether should I settle for another portable one or built-in type.<br /><br />Blessings<br />Priscilla PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-57281554533655104402013-12-18T20:20:42.845+08:002013-12-18T20:20:42.845+08:00Hi Priscilla, I bought the Bosch HBN331E2J. I am n...Hi Priscilla, I bought the Bosch HBN331E2J. I am not able to recommend which oven as it really depends on individual usage, preference and budget. I choose this model as it is the cheapest and the most basic range of built in oven. I don't need a higher range as I am no professional baker. My oven doesn't come with self cleaning function which I am ok with it. The oven walls was badly stained after I used it first time to roast chicken. Luckily the stains are barely visible unless you shine a touch light on the oven walls ;)<br /><br />You may want to visit harvey norman @ millennia walk (several models on display) or major electrical stores to check out the various models. <br /><br />I got my renovation contractor to do up the kitchen cabinet for the oven when I did my home renovation, before that I was using a small tabletop oven. You will probably need to re-do one part of your kitchen cabinets so as to fit in the oven. I am sorry I am not able to advise on this issue. <br /><br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-68875425619936293622013-12-17T08:58:27.878+08:002013-12-17T08:58:27.878+08:00Good Day HHB
I am thinking of installing a built-...Good Day HHB<br /><br />I am thinking of installing a built-in oven soon. Kindly advise me which model did you finally settle. Which model would you recommend to me?<br /><br />I am totally lost when built-in oven is concern. Where do I engage contractor to do up the box?<br /><br />Blessings<br />Priscilla PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com