"Dora" > wrote in message
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>
> I have a brand-new electric oven in this community, obviously designed by
> a man who doesn't bake. With my previous one at my house, one rack was
> truly at the middle of the oven. With this one, the rack guides are so
> placed that one rack is above the center and the next is below it. I'm
> having a hard time with cakes and quick breads, etc. Does anyone have any
> rough guidelines for what should be placed where in the oven?
>
> Dora
> --
> Dora
>
There is a lot of advice around but without knowing all of the variables it
is impossible to tell.
There are several steps you should take.
1. Buy an additional oven thermometer and check to see you your oven is
running at the correct temperature.
2. Are you adjusting for the pan type/color/material.
3. Is there any significant altitude where you are?
4. Remember just because the oven clicks off (reaches temperature) does
not mean the oven has been preheated properly. Many baking\bread recipes
call for the oven to be preheated for at least 45 minutes and some recommend
1 hour.
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Dimitri
Soy & Vegetables
http://kitchenguide.wordpress.com.