An oven question September 16, 2019, 09:10:52 am The oven is much smaller than normal. What is the largest standard size dish or cooke sheet do I get to maximize cooking in the oven? And the follow up is are they readily available? Not sure the wife would happy with me should I abscond her cooking toys. The RV is in storage and I want to make use of the Amazon link to buy a cooking toy. Thanks in advance John
Re: An oven question Reply #1 – September 16, 2019, 11:29:53 am I have a 13x9 inch sheet. It fits perfectly. I cook everything in the oven or on my stove. And actually having the oven was a big hit a couple of years ago when we were camping with a large group and it was super rainy out...I invited people over to my RV for hot tea and freshly baked brownies. 😀 5 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #2 – September 16, 2019, 12:57:59 pm I have cooked in the oven but the existing sheets and casserole dishes are either too small or large. The dear wife is talking about retiring and we have been talking about some long trips. We both like cooking. I have cooked pork tenderloin for 24 people (Costco is a great place for meats), but they were wrapped in foil then as a last step browned on a grill outside. We have also cooked some pies and we do Thanksgiving with my sis every year. A pre cooked and sliced bird is warmed in the oven along as well as mashed potatoes and other things. I am about to purchase terra-cotta, or ceramic tiles to cover the rack. This on the suggestion from a friend who also cooks. These will act to even out the oven temp but not take up a lot of room. 1 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #3 – September 16, 2019, 01:23:44 pm I have baked/roasted a modest amount in the Lazy Daze oven and found it difficult at best. But here's what I have done to keep down the aggravation and burning! The flame down the middle of the oven is very hot - BEWARE!I have several rectangular pizza stones, so put one in the Lazy Daze oven. It cracked immediately. But it was in only three pieces, so I just shoved the pieces back together and went on with life. I also have some really ancient air-bake cookie sheets, so have dedicated one of them to the Lazy Daze oven. Putting that air-bake pan over the cracked pizza stone has kept my brownies from burning!If you are going to roast or make ANYTHING that might spill, put it into a pan with sides to contain any mishaps. Cleaning that oven is not something I EVER want to do!All those precautions voiced, I have successfully made a lot of things in the oven - with long sourdough loaves being one of the most popular! Sometimes I would take that sourdough recipe and make half into a batard, and the other half into cinnamon rolls, also baked in a double-walled baking pan. If you aren't into making bread, I'm guessing that the cinnamon rolls in a can would also be worth having on a chilly (or any) morning - just for the aroma alone!If baking cinnamon rolls, be sure to keep all of your windows closed, and don't turn on the exhaust fan, else there will be a line up of campers with plates at your doorstep! (Just kidding about the fan - be sure to take all the usual precautions when using your oven!) Virtual hugs, Judie 5 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #4 – September 16, 2019, 03:35:14 pm "I also have some really ancient air-bake cookie sheets, so have dedicated one of them to the Lazy Daze oven."My air-bake sheet is a permanent resident in my oven, couldn't live without it! 1 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #5 – September 17, 2019, 02:23:45 pm I've used a round pizza pan turned upside down on the *floor* of the oven (above the flame). This seems to help dissipate the heat more evenly. Pizza stone? Didn't seem to work for me.Size of pan/dish. I can use the 8 X 11 glass baking dish with no problem. The 9 X 13 would be the maximum size. Cooking for a crowd would take some imagination - - and lots of help. I agree with Steve - the air cookie sheet is a must.I look forward to reading the suggestions of others.JuliW 2 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #6 – September 20, 2019, 08:44:53 am Two questions...Haven't used the stove in our LD yet since we bought it last month. So does the pilot light need to be lit each time you want to use it or is it like the fridge where it has an automatic pilot light ignitor when its using propane...Second, send the amazon link for the air bake pan you love! I'll be sure to add it to my list! Thanks for the great info. The cinnamon rolls in a can will be a must for our adventures. 1 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #7 – September 20, 2019, 10:09:51 am The smart choice is to light it before each use. It stays lit - if you turn the oven 'Off' but not 'Pilot Off' - but then if the propane is turned off for any reason, the pilot orifice will emit propane once the propane is back on, which you may not notice...Steve
Re: An oven question Reply #8 – September 20, 2019, 10:49:38 am "...send the amazon link for the air bake pan..."Unknown if there is such a link! I purchased mine in the kitchen appliance section of my grocery store years ago. Don't even know if they are still available. It's an ordinary cookie sheet but with the addition of a second layer, making the thickness twice (or more) than an ordinary sheet. It's that inner space that makes it work so well in our ovens.
Re: An oven question Reply #9 – September 20, 2019, 11:13:49 am "Second, send the amazon link for the air bake pan you love! I'll be sure to add it to my list! Thanks for the great info. The cinnamon rolls in a can will be a must for our adventures. [/quote]"There are a number of choices at Amazon - take your pick!Amazon.com: air bake cooking sheet
Re: An oven question Reply #10 – September 20, 2019, 01:08:53 pm Quote from: brewersarcade - September 20, 2019, 08:44:53 am"... So does the pilot light need to be lit each time you want to use it or is it like the fridge where it has an automatic pilot light ignitor when its using propane...Second, ..." As already stated there is a position that allows the pilot to stay on, but it is very easy to miss. Which is a good thing actually. Once upon a time I dope slapped my head for missing it and needing to relight. But then I thought of the propane use and the even bigger safety concern should the flame go out. Now I just turn the oven all the way off and gratefully live with that choice.
Re: An oven question Reply #11 – September 20, 2019, 01:44:46 pm Quote from: John DaCrema - September 20, 2019, 01:08:53 pmAs already stated there is a position that allows the pilot to stay on, but it is very easy to miss. Which is a good thing actually. Once upon a time I dope slapped my head for missing it and needing to relight. But then I thought of the propane use and the even bigger safety concern should the flame go out. Now I just turn the oven all the way off and gratefully live with that choice. Great advice Steve and John. Thanks. It's one feature of our new to us LD that I haven't used and fully know all aspects of. Thanks Judie for the link! I saw some on Amazon and wasn't sure if there was a particular size that fit best for the veterans here. I'll need to pick one up! 1 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #12 – September 20, 2019, 02:15:09 pm "Thanks Judie for the link! I saw some on Amazon and wasn't sure if there was a particular size that fit best for the veterans here. I'll need to pick one up!"Like Steve, mine is about 30 years old, too, but it's not like they wear out! Just measure your oven, allowing some room on all sides for air circulation, and then just get whatever tickles your fancy. Just as a reminder, combining the air pan with either oven tiles or a pizza stone really cuts down on the scraping off of burnt bottoms of items!I was intrigued by the idea of an upended pizza pan over the flame itself, but that was a bit more radical than I would want to try, given the small size of the holes on the pizza pan and the intensity of the flame. I was horrified by the burnt stripe down my oven bakings before I deployed the baking stone and air pan. That flame is really strong! So I'm thinking that it might not take kindly to being cooped up under the pan. So many things in life are trial and error, hopefully learning from each experience. Virtual hugs, Judie <-- Sierra Vista, Arizona Adventures of Dorrie Anne | Photographing the West Today: Five-grain Cereal with Almonds ********************************* 2 Likes
Re: An oven question Reply #13 – September 20, 2019, 03:08:33 pm First, the disclaimer - I am a poor cook and I do very little cooking. I AM a fair engineer. Reading this thread, the concern seems to be the concentrated heat on the fixed oven shelf above the narrow flame. When people talked about using an upside down pan or a stone to dissipate that heat, my first thought was that that would trap the intense heat and might damage that surface. So - how better to diffuse the heat? I thought, heat shield. If I were to do it, I would get a piece of thin sheet steel, a bit longer and wider than the flame area. I would drill a bunch of holes, perhaps 3/8" diameter, on it, then suspend it half way between the wire rack and the surface above the flame. It should not trap heat, it should diffuse heat, it would be quite light, take up no functional space, and be easy to remove for cleaning (or if it doesn't work). Down sides - It will rattle when driving. Any surface treatment to keep it from rusting would be likely to char.No, I am not going to make one. I am just tossing out an idea if someone wants to experiment.Ken F in WY
Re: An oven question Reply #14 – September 20, 2019, 05:39:02 pm I took the idea from Lazy Bones and picked THIS At the grandchild of the Sears & Roebuck Catalogue. The one from the LD needed trimming to fit in the oven but a scroll saw made short work of it. I still have to turn the muffin tin around in mid bake but they don't burn.Thanks Steve, and JudieJoel 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
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