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This category connects kitchen equipment choices with real baking and cooking results. Ovens, pans, mixers, thermometers, and scales influence heat transfer, shape, ratio accuracy, and process repeatability.
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Convection is not universally better: moving air increases heat transfer. When converting a conventional-bake recipe, about 25°F (15°C) lower is a common US starting point, while some manufacturers use about 20°C.
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