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Nutrition, Ingredients

10 oven must-haves you need to know about

Faster, smarter, and even more perfect – there are no limits on what a modern oven can do. There is so much more than top and bottom heat – innovative kitchen appliances, like those from Bosch, will level up your oven game like no other. Keep reading for the hottest features you need to know about!

Crisp and fluffy bread from the bakery? Or an oven-baked, creamy restaurant risotto? You won’t need to leave the house for these anymore! Many modern ovens today come with clever programs designed to make your everyday life easier. Let us introduce some of them to you:

  1. PerfectBrowning – Never burn your pizza again



    Getting the times right for a perfectly-baked pizza can be a challenge, and that's fine! The PerfectBrowning feature is here to eliminate this problem altogether. It automatically adjusts heat distribution and temperature – all for a great crust and a perfectly baked bottom. Try and see for yourself tonight with this quick salami and ham pizza!

    Quick Salami and Ham Pizza >>

  2. Air fry – Healthier and crispier



    Healthy snacks? Sounds good! With the Air Fry feature on your oven, you can now make kohlrabi fries (or wedges)! This feature uses high temperatures and rapid air circulation to bake ingredients and get them extra crispy - all without additional fat. Go ahead, time for some kohlrabi wedges!

    Kohlrabi Wedges >>

  3. Bake with the microwave function – Save time



    Baked potatoes are simply fantastic! But the wait? Not so much… With the additional microwave function of your oven, you can significantly reduce this waiting time. This function combines normal oven heat with microwave technology, so the potato cooks much faster. Are you also excited to wait even less time for this baked sweet potato with salmon and avocado?

    Baked Sweet Potato with Salmon and Avocado >>

  4. PerfectBake – Guaranteed fully baked cakes each time



    Getting a cake that is perfectly baked in the middle is always a bit of a gamble. However, with the PerfectBake feature, you’re a winner every time! Thanks to precise heat distribution and intelligent baking technology, cakes and other baked goods are evenly baked from edge to center. No more toothpick tests or wild guessing – have a relaxed baking session with these classic brownies with a cheesecake topping, you deserve it!

    Classic Brownies with Cheesecake Topping >>

  5. 4D Hot air – Multitasking while cooking



    Do you like to prepare multiple dishes or components all at once? 4D Hot air is here for you! The air in the oven is intelligently distributed, so multiple dishes can be evenly baked or cooked on up to four levels at once. Give it a try – bake multiple trays of these American cookies all at once! It’ll be amazing!

    Classic chocolate chip cookies >>

  6. PerfectRoast – The ultimate roasted chicken



    Dry roast? Or not crispy enough? PerfectRoast uses advanced sensors to monitor the temperature of the meat and automatically adjusts the roasting time for perfect results. Get inspired with perfectly golden-brown chicken thighs and a honey mustard marinade.

    Chicken Thighs with a Honey Mustard Marinade >>

  7. Added steam – Perfectly risen dough



    Yeast dough is tricky – too dry and it won’t rise, too moist and it gets sticky. Adding steam while baking makes it all better though! The steam creates the ideal climate for the dough to rise beautifully, resulting in a light and airy texture. A fantastic feature for bread bakers!

    Multigrain Bread with Sunflower Seeds >>

  8. Steaming – Risotto that doesn’t boil over or burn



    Risotto is a delicate dish. The rice must stay al dente and the dish should be perfectly creamy. Steaming offers a precise, gentle cooking in the oven with high humidity – enough to cook your risottos to perfection! Trust the oven and try this classic Italian version:

    Italian Risotto with Asparagus, Thyme, and Pine Nuts >>

  9. Reheat with steam – Reheat the old bread from the pantry now

    Don’t throw away stale bread, use the Reheat function to bring it back to life instead! Old bread and any other baked goods can be heated to 120°C / 250°F and become soft again on the inside and crispy on the outside - all thanks to a light steaming. This works great for leftover lasagna too!

  10. Defrost – Pre-prepared dishes are even faster

    Meal-prepping saves time, but occasionally you might even forget to take the dish out of the freezer in time. The Defrost feature heats your meal quickly and evenly, without cooking it further. No more standing by the stove and stirring endlessly - the oven has your back!

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Katja
Katja

At Bosch BetterFood, Katja concerns herself mainly with foolproof recipes in the smart cooking department and always keeps the new appliance features in mind in the test kitchen. At home, our sports-loving ecotrophologist has plenty to do keeping her three hungry boys fed while striving to achieve a meaningful balance between body and mind – for example with marathon training, chia pudding and ice cream.