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Default Live & Learn: convection ovens

KenK > wrote:
> I have a combination MW/convection oven. I had thought the 'convection' was
> mostly to differentiate it from the MW oven part. While Googling today I
> discovered that a convection oven is different than a regular oven. It's
> hotter so temps should be reduced or shorter cooking times used with
> recipes calling for baking in an assumed 'normal' oven.
>
> I'll try that next time I bake something.
>
> Comments?
>
> TIA
>



It's not hotter. 300 degrees is 300 degrees, except my little turbo fan
oven has no temperature setting. I don't know what the hellish temperature
is ! All I know it gets hot.

Greg