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Why Does My Oven Burn My Biscuit Bottoms

December 26, 2013 by Heather Solos

Dear Home-Ec 101, My oven burns pizza and biscuits on the bottom and the top is under-done. Help! Signed, Pastry Proselyte in Provence  Heather says: There are many factors that could be at play inside your oven, it’s going to take some detective work on your part to get to the [burnt] bottom of your … Read more

Categories Cook It Tags Baking, baking basics 2 Comments

Is it Necessary to Pre-Heat an Oven?

September 28, 2007 by Heather Solos

Dear Home Ec 101: Please solve an argument between my husband and myself! When heating up the oven, I don’t wait for the required temp to reached before putting the food in, but do give extra time in case it wasn’t quite hot enough. My husband says that you have to wait until the temp … Read more

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