OVEN TIPS for Beginners | Baking for Beginners [ Episode 3 ] | Infoods

Bake

Year2025

Duration6m

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Whether you’re baking a cake, roasting chicken, or making pizza, knowing how to use your oven properly makes all the difference! In this video, I’ll guide you through how to use an oven step-by-step — perfect for beginners. You’ll learn how to set up a new oven, choose the right temperature, and understand the different oven functions for baking, roasting, and grilling. We’ll cover everything from preheating tips and temperature settings to using the rotisserie function for chicken. Plus, I’ll share important safety and cleaning tips to help you keep your oven in perfect shape. What You’ll Learn in This Video: 01. Gas vs. Electric ovens – what’s the difference? 02. Understanding oven knobs & functions 03. How to set up a new oven (burn-off process at 200°C for 20–30 mins) 04. Temperature guide: • Cakes, muffins, cookies → 170–180°C • Meats (roasting/grilling) → 200–225°C 05. Heat settings explained: • Upper + lower heat – cakes, cookies • Lower heat – pizza crust & melted cheese • Upper heat – grilling or broiling meat 06. Why preheating for 10 minutes matters 07. How to use the rotisserie function for chicken 08. Safety tip: Never store utensils inside your oven! 09. Cleaning & maintenance tips for a fresh, efficient oven 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁: Hi! My name is Scovia Mwikali and I upload videos of simple recipes anyone can follow along. I believe that no one is born a great cook, but if you take the time to learn and practice, you can be the best cook. So welcome, and I hope to be with you in this wonderful journey. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Nairobi, Kenya