Need baking help --from expats in Europe, particularly (21)
jlb684: I've tried and tried to sort this out on my own, but I can't seem to get it right.
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
not sure about the oven you have but you could try putting your pan inside another larger pan so the the sides will take longer to bake ....I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
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Hi 
i have a convection oven, if the recipe says 180 i turn it down to 150 and cook the cakes for longer, seems to work ok, i make cakes for selling and have had no disasters as yet. 
i have a convection oven, if the recipe says 180 i turn it down to 150 and cook the cakes for longer, seems to work ok, i make cakes for selling and have had no disasters as yet. ------ This thread is Archived ------
morgan5: Hi i have a convection oven, if the recipe says 180 i turn it down to 150 and cook the cakes for longer, seems to work ok, i make cakes for selling and have had no disasters as yet.
If my recipe is for 350 fehrenheit, I convert that to 176 (approx) in celcius. So how far back do you think I should cut it for convection cooking? All the way down to about 150?
Thanks for both replies so far!
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jlb684: If my recipe is for 350 fehrenheit, I convert that to 176 (approx) in celcius. So how far back do you think I should cut it for convection cooking? All the way down to about 150?
Thanks for both replies so far!
I would try it at 150 see how it goes.Thanks for both replies so far!
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morgan5: I would try it at 150 see how it goes.
OK, I will. Thanks and wish me luck!
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In response to: I've tried and tried to sort this out on my own, but I can't seem to get it right.
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
Hey you.
I agree with Morgan, I would say the oven is too hot.
A convection oven will always heat up quicker, and cook very fast.
It is definitely too hot jlb. Try as Morgan suggests.
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I'm doing a test batch as we speak. I am visiting with some friends tonight to bring in the Orthodox Easter the Greek way, and if this batch looks good, I'll take them with me this evening and make another batch for the other gathering tomorrow.
I just looked in my oven and it looks like they're baking evenly! Yay!
Thanks, all! Too bad I didn't have these tips when my son was visiting me and I made him a birthday cake. God, it was a mess!! 
I just looked in my oven and it looks like they're baking evenly! Yay!
Thanks, all! Too bad I didn't have these tips when my son was visiting me and I made him a birthday cake. God, it was a mess!! ------ This thread is Archived ------
In response to: I've tried and tried to sort this out on my own, but I can't seem to get it right.
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
Hi JlB
always start at 150 - 160 Deg C, for cakes and buns brounies etc.
Meats 180 deg C.
Like Sommer mentioned convection ovens heat almost imediately so no need to pre-heat. Unless you need some new brake pads for the car.
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gussi: Hi JlB
always start at 150 - 160 Deg C, for cakes and buns brounies etc.
Meats 180 deg C.
Like Sommer mentioned convection ovens heat almost imediately so no need to pre-heat. Unless you need some new brake pads for the car.
always start at 150 - 160 Deg C, for cakes and buns brounies etc.
Meats 180 deg C.
Like Sommer mentioned convection ovens heat almost imediately so no need to pre-heat. Unless you need some new brake pads for the car.
Well, I'll be driving to a place about 2 hours away....if they don't turn out well, I'll take them with me anyway, in case of a brake emergency while on the road!
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jlb684: I'm doing a test batch as we speak. I am visiting with some friends tonight to bring in the Orthodox Easter the Greek way, and if this batch looks good, I'll take them with me this evening and make another batch for the other gathering tomorrow.
I just looked in my oven and it looks like they're baking evenly! Yay! Thanks, all! Too bad I didn't have these tips when my son was visiting me and I made him a birthday cake. God, it was a mess!!
Good luck hope they turn out wellI just looked in my oven and it looks like they're baking evenly! Yay! Thanks, all! Too bad I didn't have these tips when my son was visiting me and I made him a birthday cake. God, it was a mess!!
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The brownies look perfect! I inserted a toothpick in the center and they're cooked through and not burnt on the edges. Thanks, everyone. I know my friends will enjoy them! Now I'm off to spend Easter with good friends, good food, and good traditional experiences. Have a good weekend and Kalo Pasxa!
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jlb684: The brownies look perfect! I inserted a toothpick in the center and they're cooked through and not burnt on the edges. Thanks, everyone. I know my friends will enjoy them! Now I'm off to spend Easter with good friends, good food, and good traditional experiences. Have a good weekend and Kalo Pasxa!
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jlb684: The brownies look perfect! I inserted a toothpick in the center and they're cooked through and not burnt on the edges. Thanks, everyone. I know my friends will enjoy them! Now I'm off to spend Easter with good friends, good food, and good traditional experiences. Have a good weekend and Kalo Pasxa!
Happy Easter, jlb!
And you've got me in the mood for baking.
I have a fairly new Euro Italian upright cooker, and haven't baked with it yet. It's autumn, so you have inspired me.
Enjoy your brownies. Did you make any of the traditional Greek biscuits? I particularly love the almond meal ones, and the shortbread with that icing dusted all over!
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venere08: Happy Easter, jlb!
And you've got me in the mood for baking.
I have a fairly new Euro Italian upright cooker, and haven't baked with it yet. It's autumn, so you have inspired me.
Enjoy your brownies. Did you make any of the traditional Greek biscuits? I particularly love the almond meal ones, and the shortbread with that icing dusted all over!
And you've got me in the mood for baking.
I have a fairly new Euro Italian upright cooker, and haven't baked with it yet. It's autumn, so you have inspired me.
Enjoy your brownies. Did you make any of the traditional Greek biscuits? I particularly love the almond meal ones, and the shortbread with that icing dusted all over!
No, Venere, I made basic American-style brownies. There will be a lot of people and a lot of food (can't wait for the lamb!). Usually, when I go to gatherings like this, I take something that I know they won't have and likely haven't tasted before. Besides, I generally leave the Greek cooking and baking to the experts...the Greeks.
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haha I just checked back to see if theyd worked too 
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jlb684: I've tried and tried to sort this out on my own, but I can't seem to get it right.
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!
Sorry, can't help with Brownies..... profiteroles, anyone?!
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Hi
If you contact Siemens they shouls be able to send you the recipe book that they give out with all new sales of cookers.
I have a similar cooker to yours and had one with it. Unfortunately am unable to find it, otherwise would scan and email you the pages.
If you contact Siemens they shouls be able to send you the recipe book that they give out with all new sales of cookers.
I have a similar cooker to yours and had one with it. Unfortunately am unable to find it, otherwise would scan and email you the pages.
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jlb684: No, Venere, I made basic American-style brownies. There will be a lot of people and a lot of food (can't wait for the lamb!). Usually, when I go to gatherings like this, I take something that I know they won't have and likely haven't tasted before. Besides, I generally leave the Greek cooking and baking to the experts...the Greeks.
I'm not Greek, am Italian, but I would SO love the recipes for the 2 I mentioned. My parents' past next door neighbours are Greek, and she promised to show me how to make them. That was 20yrs ago!
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Frozen cookies=350o for 13 minutes....those are the only things I can bake. 
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I have a Siemens oven that has convection and conventional options for cooking and baking. I do fine with meats, vegetables, casseroles, etc. But I can't seem to bake cakes or cookies or brownies in it. I convert the temps (fehrenheit, as I am used to, to celcius), but I often end up with cakes that are almost burning on the edges and still uncooked in the center. I want to take brownies to a friend's house tomorrow and I want them to turn out right (of course). Can anyone tell me how to properly cook a batch of brownies or a cake in my oven? If I use the convection feature, I know I should turn the temp down a bit. As I said, I've tried and failed. Any tips would be most appreciated!