When baking food, we need to pay more attention to the temperature of the oven. Because the temperature directly affects the deliciousness of the food, it is very necessary to use a thermometer. The following are several common thermometers you may need to know.

1. Oven Thermometer

Oven thermometers need to be placed in the innermost, uppermost, and middlemost of the oven. Whenever you take an oven temperature test, leave the oven thermometer in the oven for at least 15 minutes before taking it out to get accurate readings. When using an oven thermometer to test the oven temperature, pay attention to keep the oven thermometer in the oven and do not keep the oven open for viewing. Be careful not to let the oven thermometer get wet before using it.

2. Electronic probe thermometer

Chefs use thermometers most often to make chocolate. Without a thermometer, there is no way to adjust the temperature. Sometimes it is also used in toast to measure the internal temperature. Probe thermometers need to be cleaned and disinfected with a disinfectant spray or by soaking the probe in a container of disinfecting solvent before and after each use. Sanitizing solution must be changed at least every shift or when it gets dirty. Wait at least 15 seconds before reading the thermometer after inserting it into the food. When reading the temperature of meat, it is best practice to read at least twice and insert in different places, as the temperature may be different in different parts of the food. When reading the temperature of a liquid, do not let the sensing area of the probe touch the perimeter or bottom of the container.

3. Liquid Thermometer

Used when cooking sugar and frying. Many recipes have strict requirements on the temperature of sugar water. For example, Italian meringue requires sugar water to be boiled to a soft ball at 118-120°C. Skilled workers can scoop a little sugar out for testing. Novices are better off using a thermometer. This thermometer features a long length with hooks on the back that can be hung on the lip of the pot.

For professionals and non-professionals , using a thermometer is a simple and convenient tool when baking.