Which oven is best

The first feature that has us interested in the Bosch Serie 8 HBGBS1B is the dedicated pizza cooking function — intended to make sure you get a perfectly crisp base every time — but there are plenty of other features here to tempt you into a purchase as well. It's a great all-round package and definitely worth a spot on our list of the best ovens. There's what Bosch calls a 4D Hot Air system here, which is a rotating fan setup that constantly circles heat around the interior of the oven, so flavours don't get transferred and cooking is spread out evenly.

Cleaning is as simple as giving the unit a quick wipe down, because the inside walls are coated in a rough later of ceramic spheres that catch grease and food spatters. Another reason this Bosch model stands out is the simple touch display up at the top — it's a lot more minimal and straightforward than the controls on many other ovens, and it means you always know what you're doing and you're always in control when it comes to your cooking.

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It's a little bit amazing how cheap this oven actually is: for not very much money at all you get a very capable, very reliable fan oven with assisted cleaning and some other useful features too.

From defrosting to grilling to straightforward heating, the Beko AeroPerfect BBXIFS takes everything in its stride, and is going to fit snugly in the kitchens of most people. You've got 66 litres of capacity, two shelves and five different shelf positions to play around with, and the simple control system on the front of the unit means you won't have to spend any time hunting through the instruction manual to find out how to do something Beko says the design of the AeroPerfect BBXIFS is based on aerodynamics and aircraft design, and we can well believe it.

A note too on the cleaning assistance you get with this: the SimplySteam system means you can pour some water into the integrated tray, which as it starts to turn into steam will soften burnt food and grease on the sides of the oven.

A quick wipe down, and your oven should be looking as good as new. The Steambake brand covers an entire range of ovens, but this entry-level one and the slightly fancier AEG SteamBake BSEM — which comes with a temperature probe for easy roasting of meats — are our favourites. There are also various colour options to consider, depending on what retailer you look at. The first thing to say about the AEG Steambake oven is that it is definitely not just for baking.

You can add a little water to the bottom of the oven and activate the Steambake function and it will waft a little steam over your cupcakes, breads and other baked goods, but that is by no means the only reason to buy this.

The truth is that this is a great oven for just about everything. More importantly, it reaches whatever temp you want quickly, and holds it very accurately. That's particularly important if you are doing long, slow cooking — or baking, of course. The AEG Steambake comes with two standard shelves and a grill pan shelf — if you're not making cup cakes on a regular basis you'll only need the grill and one shelf, but it's good to have the option of the third. The self cleaning works extremely well and the stay-cool door does indeed seem to stay pretty cool on the whole.

Overall oven longevity — often an issue with self-cleaners — seems good so far. We've been testing ours for three years now with no apparent loss of quality. The fit and finish is not up there with more expensive ovens, but it's fine. In fact, for the money, it's more than adequate. Bakers will no doubt love this oven but it is a great oven for roasts, casseroles, and very suitable for more adventurous chefs who like to go slow and low, or reverse sear extremely hot.

Hoping to cook a roast beef banquet with all trimmings and bake a tricky chocolate fondant at the same time in the same oven? You need a twin oven, like this dapper do-it-all model from the house of AEG. The bottom oven has 61 litres of room for large stuff like chickens, turkeys and anything else you want to throw in, while the top litre cavity also doubles as a grill big enough to brown six slices of bread.

It also uses a hefty slice of electricity when both ovens are at full bore. On the plus side, the touch control panel is easy enough to navigate unless you have fingers like pork sausages , both cavities are swathed in self-cleaning catalytic linings and the whole shebang looks pretty darn swish in all that brushed silver trim.

The fun starts with the white LED digital display, which features a minute minder along with a child lock for safety. Controlling this oven is a doddle, with a beefy selection of functions that cover all kinds of cooking tasks. The interface also sports a selection of different heating functions along with a choice of recipes.

Simply select a dish of your choice — within reason of course — and the oven will select the best temperature setting. With an ample capacity of 71 litres, this oven is more than adequate for most families, and the consistency of heat throughout the oven is impressive. It also copes very well with pretty much all types of baking. The JL also cleans itself using the impressive pyrolytic method.

Being of John Lewis origin, it also comes with a three year guarantee. It uses a fan to force air movement and heats up the interior of the microwave to cook food from inside out.

Some of the convection ovens also allow users to make paneer, curd and ghee. To help you decide which device to buy, we have compiled a list of best convection microwave ovens in India. Also Read Best induction cooktops for a modern kitchen in India.

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However, as gravity causes hot air to rise and cool air to fall, the result can be uneven heat distribution thanks to cold spots and hot spots that can cause foods to cook unevenly. Which Is Most Energy Efficient? While gas cooktops are generally more efficient than electric cooktops, the opposite is true when it comes to the oven. The actual energy used to heat up either gas or convection is about the same, but the time saved with a convection oven makes it a clear winner.

But What About Cooktops? Cooktops are where gas excels. Gas cooktops are known for being very efficient in instant heat, precision, and responsiveness as opposed to their conventional electric counterparts. However, now with the introduction of induction cooking technology, electric stoves can now be just as instant, precise, and responsive. Alternatively, some gas ovens are actually considered "gas convection", like the GE 30" Self-Clean Convection Gas Range , because they feature a fan that can circulate heat but is small enough to not put out the gas flame.

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