Feb 17, 2010 #1 K Knightrised Assistant Cook Joined Feb 4, 2010 Messages 3 Do we usually use just the bottom heat of the oven to bake puff pastry, or do we use *both* the top & bottom heat? Please let me know. Thanks!!
Do we usually use just the bottom heat of the oven to bake puff pastry, or do we use *both* the top & bottom heat? Please let me know. Thanks!!
Feb 17, 2010 #2 kadesma Chef Extraordinaire Moderator Emeritus Joined Sep 30, 2004 Messages 21,366 Location california You use the bake position not broil. That would be the lower portion of your oven. kadesma
Feb 17, 2010 #3 nikki Senior Cook Joined Feb 16, 2010 Messages 154 Location Canada DON'T use both. Only use the bottom (bake), otherwise the pastry will burn, especially if using an egg white wash. (I've made this mistake a few times...)
DON'T use both. Only use the bottom (bake), otherwise the pastry will burn, especially if using an egg white wash. (I've made this mistake a few times...)