7 Hacks To Use Your Oven For Making Cooking Easier 

By Bhavana Verma

January 28, 2024

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Ovens are the most convenient kitchen appliance when it comes to instant and healthy cooking. Ever since its invention, it has made home cooking a fun activity. Despite its ease of use, many still can't figure out what else they can do with this state-of-the-art contraption lying in their kitchen. Here are some interesting ways you can make the most out of your oven.

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Revive Stale Bread

Put your stale bread in the oven with a little water in a small bowl and bake for five minutes to make the bread fresh again.

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Prepare Skillets A Day Before

Use the oven for instantly heating skillet dishes prepared the night before and utilise this benefit for a busy work day.

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Reduce Preheating Time With A Broiler

When you forget to preheat the oven, turn on the broiler for 3-5 minutes to raise the temperature.

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Caramelise Large Quantities

Instead of caramelising on a stovetop, use the oven to caramelise large batches of onion and garlic in minutes.

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Use Conventional Oven To Cook Faster

Conventional oven takes less time to prepare meals than traditional ovens due to their quick heating.

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Avoid Opening The Oven Door

Keep the oven door shut to retain the heat inside and avoid heat loss.

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Proof Breads Easily 

On a cold day, proof bread inside a warm oven to activate yeast instantly.

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