Everything you need to know about convection ovens

There are multiple types of ovens depending on the products to be cooked and your business needs. However, in this article, at Hornos Jumaco Maestro, we want to focus on the Convection ovens, to tell you everything you need to know about these types of ovens.

Therefore, we will delve deeper by discussing some of the most important points about these Ovens, as well as sharing a recipe you can prepare in your convection oven. Just keep reading and take note of what we're bringing you in this article. Let's get started!

What are convection ovens?

Basically, a Oven (convection) is characterised by having a camera with a turbine which has the function of making the heat circulates within it and is distributed homogeneously for, Thus, carry out convection cooking. Thanks to this hot air flow, food manages to cook better and more evenly.

Advantages offered by convection ovens

Below, you will learn about some of the Functions or characteristics featured that present the Convection ovens:

Uniform cooking

The great advantage that a Oven (convection) Is that it's going to provide a even cooking and with best quality to the preparations which you do, as it allows heat to be distributed evenly so that all food cooks equally well regardless of its height or position within the oven.

Faster cooking

Cooking better also means cooking faster, and at Hornos Jumaco, we understand this clearly.

So you can be sure that it can save time and electricity when preparing food thanks to our Convection ovens, as they will allow you to prepare large quantities of food at once.

Using lower temperatures

By the fact that it provides a uniform heat flow, it will not always be necessary to set the oven to high temperatures to speed up the process.

Furthermore, it has a Temperature control much more varied than others types of ovens And thanks to its door with a transparent glass panel, you could monitor the cooking progress of your food at all times.

How can I use the convection oven?

To take advantage of all these benefits, it's important that you keep several tips in mind to use the convection oven correctly

Preheat the oven before putting the food in. This is generally a basic rule for almost any preparation, and it's fundamental for convection to work properly.

You must not cover the roasting and oven trays at any time, as any blockage between the circulating hot air and the food will interfere with the performance of its ventilation.

Maintain a distance of around 3 centimetres between oven trays and refractories and the walls of the oven. This is how the air will circulate correctly and fulfil its function.

Recipe to prepare with your convection oven

Below, we'll show you how to prepare an exquisite Recipe for preparing in a convection oven:

Croissants

These croissants are sure to make an impression. They're golden and crispy on the outside, but juicy and fluffy on the inside.

To prepare them only You will need:

• 1.5 kilos of wheat flour.
• 880 millilitres of water.
• 60 grams of yeast, preferably fresh.
• 120 grams of sugar.
• 25 grams of salt.
• 200 grams of butter.

Method of preparation:

With the help of a stand mixer Mix the dry ingredients (flour, salt, sugar and yeast) and then incorporate the butter and water and continue kneading until you have a homogeneous mixture that easily pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Once the dough has the right consistency, we recommend leaving it to to rest for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

When the dough has rested, all that remains is to extend it very well on a little flour and using a rolling pin and Cut the dough into triangles later shape it like a croissant.

Finally, when you have the croissants ready, leave them to rest for another hour, Brush them with beaten egg so they turn a little more golden and place them on the baking trays while the oven preheats.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes at 180 degrees. And voilà! Your croissants will be ready to enjoy.

If you found this interesting, you should know that in Jumaco Ovens you can find much more quality information about our different types of ovens and preparations you can make in them.

Additionally, if you need technical assistance or even, acquire a Oven (convection), can you Contact us and we'll be delighted to help with your case. Our team of specialists will advise you on choosing the oven that best suits your needs and those of your business. Remember that all our ovens are available in different sizes and capacities and can even be custom-made.