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Baking Magic: Your New Secret Ingredient is... a Thermometer?Updated 7 months ago


Sure, your CPT has been faithfully monitoring your roasts and steaks, but it's been secretly dreaming of sugar and spice. Let's unleash its full potential and say goodbye to the guesswork of skewer tests and bread tapping!

Baking with Your CPT

  1. Temperature Treasure Hunt: First things first, let's play detective and find out the ideal internal temp for your recipe. 
  2. Timing is Everything: For those delicate cake batters, give them a few minutes of alone time in the oven before introducing them to the CPT. 
  3. Meet Your New Sidekick - The Pot Clip: This nifty little accessory is like a superhero cape for your CPT, helping it stand tall and proud in your bakes.
  4. Aim for the Heart: Just like with your turkey, you want to hit the center of your bake. But don't stress – your cake's heat is more forgiving than poultry.
  5. Set It and Forget It: Punch in that target temp and let your CPT do the heavy lifting.


Tips

  • Feeling cheesy? For cheesecakes and other delicate treats, try the CPT at a jaunty 45-degree angle. 
  • Remember, the edges of your bake are like the overachievers of the class – always a bit hotter. Keep your CPT away from these show-offs for the most accurate reading.
  • Your CPT is a team player – it works with savory and sweet alike. Just make sure to give it a good scrub between cooks.


Baking Temperature Guide (Unofficial)

BAKING °F °C 
Quick breads (e.g., banana bread, cornbread, coffee cake) 
200 93 
Cakes/cupcakes 
205-210 96-99 
Molten chocolate cakes 
160 71 
Breads and rolls 
190+ 88+ 
Sourdough/rustic 
205-210 96-99 
Bread pudding 
160 71 
Pies (fruit, sweet potato, pumpkin) 
175 79 



EGG-BASED °F°C
Hollandaise 
145-150 63-66 
Sauces 
160 71 
Quiche (varies with fillings) 
165-185 74-85 
Custards 
175-180 79-82 


Ready to show your CPT the sweeter side of life? Preheat that oven, and let's turn your loyal kitchen helper into a baking superstar!

Happy baking! 🍰🍞✨

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