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7 minutes ago, Kerry Beal said:
Check out the fermentation settings they should work
Thank you Kerry. I can go down to 95° there. What would I do without the rest of you helping me learn this?
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Just checked and the Steam setting only goes down to 120°. Would this be too hot to proof bread?
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9 hours ago, mgaretz said:
Yes, with a Dutch Oven (but I will admit it's hard to find a reasonably priced one that fits - height with the lid is the issue - but this one does) :
I have a Le Creuset #28 dutch oven. It is @ 7 Quarts. Just checked, and it fits.
I've used it for Jim Lahey's no knead bread in my regular oven.
Might be time to try it in the FB.
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Keep an eye on Amazon US. They may repeat the coupon at some point.
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Not sure how soon I’ll be baking bread, but I broke out a loaf pan to check fit.
Chicago Metallic 1 Lb loaf pan.
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2 minutes ago, mgaretz said:
I don't own this, but looking at user manual, H Steam would have to be a steam/bake function otherwise the temperature would never get above 212F or thereabouts (note the steam function has this temp limit). Now personally, I like crispy skin on my chicken so I would have used Combi mode which is all the elements plus steam plus convection. That said, I get juicy chicken with crispy skin in my BSOA without steam. If I didn't already own a BSOA, I might consider this baby.
You are right. I somehow missed Combi. Just checked and it will go to the correct temp. I'll update once we have thighs again.
Love me some crisp skin!
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Chicken Dinner tonight. Tyson's finest.
I don't think the FB has a Steam/Bake function. Or at least I didn't find it.
I used H Steam at 430° F for 25 minutes. All pieces were a minimum of 175° at that time.
Skins were not crisp. Meat was juicy and just as good as in the CSO.
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2 minutes ago, gfweb said:
unfortunately its big
😀
Go big or go home!
Remember 2 is 1 and 1 is none.
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12 minutes ago, gfweb said:
I'm thinking more about fire potential. Is that the house you live in?
Yes, it lives out on the back porch with 2 smokers.
I drain the oil once it cools. There is some risk, but it is acceptable.
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1 minute ago, rotuts said:
indeed
in my area , all the tank'd propane has been horded.
There is a kit that would let me refill the small tanks from my large (250 G) tanks.
I’d be afraid of that. Probably manage to hurt myself.
If you wanna get warm
When you're down on the farm
Propane
If you live in the sticks
And your income is fixed
Propane
Its so high, its so high, its so high
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4 hours ago, rotuts said:
good luck finding propane.
WalMart has a tank exchange. Go inside and pay then swap your tank for a full one.
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13 hours ago, gfweb said:
Are you sure you want to use this under a wooden roof?
The exhaust flows parallel to the floor and is @ 5 feet below the roof.
Using my calibrated hand, I determined a safe distance from the exhaust.
I’d allow a minimum of 18” space from a wall. I’d feel safe with 24”.
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16 hours ago, KennethT said:
Maybe use a little less oil? Most commercial fryers are only half filled since the level goes up with increased volume(the food) and even higher with all the bubbling.
Also, can you use it for a giant crawfish boil?
It is a 4 gallon model. I used 4 gallons. Even with less oil, I think it is a good idea to use a small tarp.
No “giant” crawfish boil. They make a very expensive seafood boiler. I’m going to try a small boil soon.
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Success!
It came up to temp quickly, then just had to master holding temp.
There is a bit of oil that spills out. I plan to buy a small tarp to place under it each time I cook.
I was concerned about overloading the baskets so did the flats first, drummies second and fries last. Next time all the chix go first.
Drummies stayed a minute too long for my taste. Everything else was fine.
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14 minutes ago, Kim Shook said:
Mr. Kim is not happy with you, @md8232. 😁
Not to worry, more Fed payola on the way.-
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4 gallons of oil in and ready to cook dinner.
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19 minutes ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:
I am more than 70, I am not semi-muscular, I am not a man. Still, I'd give it a thought if we ever receive another stimulus. What I'd like to know is how accurate is the temperature and how precisely can the temperature be set. (Might be in the manual, but if so I didn't see it.)
I'll need a day or two to get up to speed with this, but I'll test it and report back.
Maybe you can hire a 70YO semi-muscular man.
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20 minutes ago, TdeV said:
Thanks. FWIW, I have a microwave oven about the same size as the F. Blümlein. Looks like the F. Blümlein can do everything the microwave is currently being used to do except make water for tea.
So yes it can be done. My first attempt fell a bit short as you can see. I don’t think that this is the best use of the steam oven.
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9 minutes ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:
It would just fit on the counter where my CSO is now.
Edit: but at 55 pounds, getting it there could be a problem.
It came inside a plastic bag. I was able to lift it out of the box by grabbing the bag, and resting it on the box til I had a better grip.
It is awkward to walk with this, but a 70YO semi-muscular man can do it!
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So the Cajun Fryer is here, assembled and tested for leaks.
It's 78 here now with 4MPH Winds and on/off rain.
I added 4 gallons of water for a test drive. It was at a full boil in 12 minutes.
Once it is cool, I'll open the drain valve and empty the water.
I'd allow a minimum of 18" from the exhaust to a wall.
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35 minutes ago, TdeV said:
Thanks for your posts. Please try and make tea (in a mug) -- something I currently use my microwave to do. Google is not helping me find out if this machine can boil water.
Will do, but please be patient. I’m more focused on my Cajun Fryer today and doing an Anti Rain
dance!
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34 minutes ago, rotuts said:
and how did the toast turn out ?
is the FBSO as tightly sealed as the CSO
so when doing toast , on , well Toast setting
it gets nicely browned but not dried out
similar to the CSO ?
the CSO makes a great toaster
does the FBSO ?
I did not make toast. When I do, I’ll post a pic. I don’t think there is a dedicated toast setting, so
I’ll have to create one. I believe that a certain number of user created programs are available.
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WalMart Brioche to show the size difference between the racks.
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8 minutes ago, rotuts said:
how big is the drip tray , say compared to the CSO x increase in size of the FBCO ?
I know it will be a while , Im wondering how it does on Steam-Clean
re condensation in the drip tray.
I should be very pleased there is not a coupon @ Amazon now
It looks like a toy next to the new one.
I’m in the early stages of using the F. Blumlein and I miss the rotary dial.
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F .BLUMLEIN Steam Convection Oven
in Kitchen Consumer
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From the FAQ:
Are the heating elements exposed or covered?
The upper heating elements are exposed, the lower one is covered to provide a best taste of your foods.