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Lisa Jones Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 39047 Sydney Gender:	Buying a new stove/oven. Sep 28^th, 2015 at 12:53pm What would you guys opt for....an electric or gas stove? And why? Have been online since last night trying to find something decent in terms of quality and price. I can't get past the above questions though. Also, can anyone here recommend a brand?
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Reply #1 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 1:45pm

electric is cleaner thats about all I know I have gas top and electric oven....I am happy with that.. I prefer gas stovetop thats for sure..

so many to choose from a friend has one of these all electronic ovens I can only think it could have more problems...I am scared to death of all this techo...I see they have one that uses steam to help keep meat moist...... what next??..

at the end of the day it still only cooks what you put in it..

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ordinaryguy Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 625 Gender:	Re: Buying a new stove/oven. Reply #2 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:09pm Whatever is cheaper for you.
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Reply #3 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:09pm

I love gas- but .some are a bit scared of gas. I have an electric now and they are cleaner and you dont have to worry about running out of gas. Of course you might be lucky enough to have a gas mains that runs past your house. Gas gives and instant heat and is fanatstic for things like stir fries etc..when you need a high quick heat. They both have pros and cons, my preference for cooking is gas but for convenience- electric.

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ordinaryguy Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 625 Gender:	Re: Buying a new stove/oven. Reply #4 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:24pm Agreed gas does give the instant heat but I wouldn't be using bottled gas I'd try for natural gas. Changing bottles should only be for BBQ's outdoors.
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mitasol Full Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 173 Townsville Gender:	Re: Buying a new stove/oven. Reply #5 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:24pm If you have mains gas then I'd go with that. Personally I prefer gas but I suppose it is what you are used to using. One of the major benefits of gas is that it still works when the power is off - can be a problem during cyclones.
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Reply #6 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:35pm

cods wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 1:45pm:

electric is cleaner thats about all I know I have gas top and electric oven....I am happy with that.. I prefer gas stovetop thats for sure..

so many to choose from a friend has one of these all electronic ovens I can only think it could have more problems...I am scared to death of all this techo...I see they have one that uses steam to help keep meat moist...... what next??..

at the end of the day it still only cooks what you put in it..

An oven that injects steam will be great for baking bread!

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Reply #7 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:38pm

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:35pm:

cods wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 1:45pm:

electric is cleaner thats about all I know I have gas top and electric oven....I am happy with that.. I prefer gas stovetop thats for sure..

so many to choose from a friend has one of these all electronic ovens I can only think it could have more problems...I am scared to death of all this techo...I see they have one that uses steam to help keep meat moist...... what next??..

at the end of the day it still only cooks what you put in it..

An oven that injects steam will be great for baking bread!

Interesting.

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Reply #8 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 3:00pm

ordinaryguy wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:38pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:35pm:

cods wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 1:45pm:

electric is cleaner thats about all I know I have gas top and electric oven....I am happy with that.. I prefer gas stovetop thats for sure..

so many to choose from a friend has one of these all electronic ovens I can only think it could have more problems...I am scared to death of all this techo...I see they have one that uses steam to help keep meat moist...... what next??..

at the end of the day it still only cooks what you put in it..

An oven that injects steam will be great for baking bread!

Interesting.

It is to do with what is called “oven spring” the quick, early rise of the bread in the oven. Steam keeps the dough moist so it can expend, the same reason bread is slashed.

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Reply #9 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 3:13pm

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 3:00pm:

ordinaryguy wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:38pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 2:35pm:

cods wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 1:45pm:

electric is cleaner thats about all I know I have gas top and electric oven....I am happy with that.. I prefer gas stovetop thats for sure..

so many to choose from a friend has one of these all electronic ovens I can only think it could have more problems...I am scared to death of all this techo...I see they have one that uses steam to help keep meat moist...... what next??..

at the end of the day it still only cooks what you put in it..

An oven that injects steam will be great for baking bread!

Interesting.

It is to do with what is called “oven spring” the quick, early rise of the bread in the oven. Steam keeps the dough moist so it can expend, the same reason bread is slashed.

I love shiney crusts you crack off and nibble on with thick white fluffy centers that melt in your mouth. Those bread machines I found never deliver that.

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Jovial Monk Gold Member Offline Dogs not cats! Posts: 45884 Gender:	Re: Buying a new stove/oven. Reply #10 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 3:26pm Some of the latest breadmachines have much more sophisticated software and do proving and kneading more than once. Making bread properly—by hand—is rather time consuming. If you want to do, buy The River Cottage BREAD HANDBOOK from Fishbowl or The Book Depository.
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mitasol Full Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 173 Townsville Gender:	Re: Buying a new stove/oven. Reply #11 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 4:08pm Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 3:26pm: Making bread properly—by hand—is rather time consuming. It can be quite therapeutic though, especially the punch down
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Reply #12 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 6:18pm

Lisa Jones wrote on Sep 28^th, 2015 at 12:53pm:

What would you guys opt for....an electric or gas stove? And why?

Have been online since last night trying to find something decent in terms of quality and price.

I can't get past the above questions though.

Also, can anyone here recommend a brand?

Aga, in my opinion, for purists. I've always wanted, and been hunting for an old school wood range. The ones I've found have been less than useful, so Aga is the closest I've come. Also I have a gas cook top and a convotherm oven, at home and in my café. As cooking is my vocation and career, these work for me very well.

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Ex Dame Pansi Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 24168	Re: Buying a new stove/oven. Reply #13 - Sep 29^th, 2015 at 6:00pm Oh my Allah.....you are the last person that should be having a gas oven
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Reply #14 - Sep 29^th, 2015 at 7:07pm

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Sep 29^th, 2015 at 6:00pm:

Oh my Allah.....you are the last person that should be having a gas oven Shocked

I dont think anyone on here should have a gas oven to be honest we have more than our share of fruitloops...

not including the cwa girls of course...but one or two on here are quite irrational.and keep asking the same questions over and over...

now that is a worry

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