This happens both in metal and glass pans, at different temps. The baking tastes fine, and has a good texture, but just doesn't rise.
2006-12-27 12:52:31 · 12 answers · asked by robstuf723 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If the oven is old, the door is probably no longer sealing.
Are they rising a little bit, but not enough and not as much as the same batter in someone else's oven? Then it's probably the oven door. I have had the same problem in my rented homes. Rotating while baking helps a little. I rotate 1/4 turn every 15 minutes or so.
If they aren't rising at all, but getting done, then definitely check your ingredients' dates.
2006-12-27 13:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an old gas oven that wasn't baking properly, my cakes were like pancakes. My mother in law (a terrific baker!) thought that perhaps the oven's thermostat wasn't reading correctly and suggested we test it with an oven thermometer. We set the oven to 350 degrees, waited for it fully heat, and found that the oven was actually about 10 degrees less than 350 degrees. To bake at 350 degrees, I had to set the oven for 360 degrees. It might be worth your while to test yours.
Another thing, if you're opening the door while your breads and cakes are baking, don't! The sudden temperature change can cause your baked goods not to rise properly.
2006-12-27 13:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by A C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cake and bread is baking good then it may not be the oven, it could be the yeast is old or the baking powder is no good as these are the ingredient that rises cake and bread.
2006-12-27 12:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by maggie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On bread, perhaps you use too hot water to dissolve yeast or yeast is old. Also, bread won't rise properly if room is cold and drafty. Then if it has risen properly and won't spring up in oven--you oven temperature is incorrect. Invest in a thermometer. If you can't get proper temperature you'll have to get a new oven.
2006-12-27 13:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by kedi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound as if the problem is the oven. Have you checked the yeast and baking powder? How old are they? Can you possibly get someone to try them in another oven and see what happens?
2006-12-27 13:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The temparture, is fluctuating, thats why the flavor is fine ,but your cakes are not raising, you can hire a specalist to check and repair your oven, but unless you are really attached to it, it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a new one.
2006-12-27 13:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have tio leave the door shut. Open it while baking and the rising stops.
2006-12-27 13:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there is a cold draft going through the oven...Even the smallest crack might do it.
2006-12-27 13:16:03 · answer #8 · answered by Doughboy1993 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't make sense!
If its hot enough to cook ,its hot enough to rise
Are you sure its not your dead leavening agents? How old is your yeast, your baking soda, your baking powder?...
2006-12-27 12:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Convert to electricity and see what happens.
2006-12-27 13:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋