Oven Cooking

As its name suggests, bakewares are kitchenware designed for the oven. They are therefore used for baking, roasting, stewing, roasting or braising. The purchase criteria are the materials and the use. There are thus specialized bakeware such as, for example, pies or soufflés. The material is the most important factor when buying baking dishes. It will affect basic properties such as microwave, oven and freezer suitability; ability to manage temperature fluctuations; nonstick surface; care involved in maintenance; ability to change size and shape; and ease of cleaning. Heat conduction is also a factor to consider, although it is not as important as in pots and pans, as the baking dishes cook more slowly and the heat comes from all sides. The best material depends on what is cooked.

The best example of a very specialized bakeware is the one that the French use to cook their snails.

By the end of the lesson you will be able to :

• Choose and use the proper ovenware to cook your preparation.
• Select and purchase the bakeware based on your need.