Electric oven Russian stove - a wonderful device for giving, due to the fact that it is small and mobile. But, it can be used at home, if your oven is gas, which, as everyone knows, does not bake very evenly and much longer than an electric one.
Of course, these are not all the advantages of a tabletop oven. In this article, we will consider everything in detail and you can decide whether you need it on the farm.
How does the electric oven "Russian stove" work?
Electric oven "Russian stove" is made in the form of a small cabinet, weighing only 5-6 kg. Inside it, electric shades are evenly located, which heat up very quickly and provide baking from all sides at once (like in a Russian oven).
The great thing is that it is very economical. If a conventional electric oven pulls 2 kW, then a mini-oven is only 600W. That is why it makes sense to purchase it, even if you have a large oven.
If you want to bake a small amount of pies, or a pie, it is much better to use a mini tabletop oven. But in order to put a rooster or bake a large baking sheet of potatoes with meat, you can already use a regular oven.
Another feature of this oven is that it heats up, and then the temperature gradually decreases and the dishes are not just baked, but languished. The principle is exactly the same for a real Russian stove.
Nothing in it can burn. In order for this to happen, you have to really, really try. And everything is baked very evenly, covered with a crispy crust. People who have it say that baked goods and baked meat taste much better than dishes cooked in a gas oven.
The pastries come out fluffy, fully baked, and the meat is very soft, with a crispy crust, but juicy inside. This effect is solely due to the fact that the heating is uniform in a tabletop oven.
It should be noted that it heats up quite quickly: in 20 minutes the temperature inside the chamber reaches 250 degrees.
What can you cook in it
You can cook almost anything in it! But, of course, the portions will be slightly smaller than in a conventional oven. It is also very convenient to warm up dishes in it. To do this, you need to put the looking in a refractory dish and put it in a preheated oven. 15 minutes and you can have lunch.
Of course, heating in the microwave faster. But in the "Russian stove" it is much more environmentally friendly and safer.
So what can you cook in it?
- Bake pies, pies, cakes
- Bake meat, vegetables
- Stew stew and stir-fry
- Dry fruits and mushrooms for the winter
- Egg oven
- Cook first courses and porridge
Do not be surprised that you can cook soups and borscht in an electric oven. After all, our ancestors in the villages and cooked just that. And we just lost this skill with the advent of gas burners.
As you can see, for a summer residence where there is no gas, this is just a great option. You can cook anything. And if you buy an ordinary, electric surface, then nothing will come of baking. And it consumes much more electricity!
Where to put the mini oven
Be sure to place it in an open place, as it gets very hot during operation. If the microwave remains almost cold, then this appliance can become very hot, so it needs natural airflow.
Also, do not put something on top of it. For example, plastic can simply deform if it comes into contact with a working tabletop oven, and thin glass can burst.
What volume to choose
User experience shows what volumes will be sufficient for a certain number of people in a family.
10 liters - for two people
12-20 liters - for three to four people
22 - 30 liters - for five - six people
What else to look for when buying
- Tabletop ovens come in a variety of sizes. Moreover, the larger the model, the more it consumes electricity. Therefore, if you have a stationary and spacious oven at home, then it is better to take a small mini - oven so that you can save on electricity. If you do not have any oven at all, then we recommend that you take a larger volume, since the output of finished products will differ significantly from a small one, which is very important if you have a large family.
- Be sure to pay attention to the ability to adjust the temperature. If there is no such function, then you will not be able to bake anything. Agree, pies and meringues require completely different temperature regimes, and bread so in general, you can bake well only if you immediately set a high temperature and then significantly reduce it. Without this, it will give off yeast.
- The legs must be rubber and stable, otherwise it will be inconvenient to take out the finished product.
- It would be nice if the model was equipped with a timer. A handy thing that will not allow you to dry out the dish.
- Backlighting should be a must, this is not a whim and not a waste of money. For example, biscuit and pasque need to be baked without opening the oven, otherwise the products will settle.
- Pay attention to the quality of the trays. If they are covered with a special protective layer (looks like shiny enamel), then it will be easier for you to wash it and food will not stick to it.
- Furnaces come with a mechanical control system, and there are also electronic ones. The second one is more expensive and fails faster. Therefore, it would be wiser to choose the first option.
Now you know what a tabletop is electric oven Russian stove... We really hope that our advice will be of use to you!
See also - How to choose a tabletop electric oven for your home
