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Lkfarkas

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Lkfarkas

Lkfarkas

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We just bought a shop. We're looking to put an oven in there, but are unsure what's best for commercial cakes? I do weddings, etc., but from home currently. What kind do you use? Deck or rack? Convection or...not? Please help! Thanks so much!

~Lisa

~Lisa

www.TheCakeAndTheCaterer.com

Bloomington, IN

pastrymama

pastrymama

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I prefer a convection oven for cakes, but if you can afford a good one it would be great to have one with a fan that can go high, low and still bake with it off. Some items don't do well with a fan blowing. Also no matter what they say about even baking in a convection, you will most likely need to turn things while they are baking. The fan blows in one direction so you most always get uneven browning. The only oven I didn't have to turn things around in was a combi-convection. It was so deep the sheet pans could go in long ways or side ways. But I think it cost around $60,000. A little out of my price range.

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tillie baker

tillie baker

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I own a small bakery and we have one convection oven (I'd highly recommend having two or at least when you are venting make it possible to add another oven at a later date if needed). We bake everything in this one oven...muffins, croissants, cookies, quiche, cakes, tarts etc. Very useful.

Joe Blowe

Joe Blowe

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Can anyone recommend the name of their oven or maybe provide a link?

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aidensnd2

aidensnd2

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I'd look for a convection oven that has a fan speed control as well as the option of turning the fan off. That way you get the best of both worlds.

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