• Use convection baking for breads, cakes, cookies, and pies.
• As a general rule, when using recipes or prepared mixes developed for a
conventional bake oven, set the oven temperature 25°F }ower than the recipe
recommended temperature. Times will be similar to or a few minutes }ess than
recipe recommended times. The chart on page 15compares times and temperatures
of many baked foods. Use this as a reference.
• For better browning, place cookie sheets and baking pans lengthwise, side to side
on the rack.
• Cookie sheets should be without sides and made of shiny aluminum. The best size
to use for cookie sheets is 16" x 12" or smaller.
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