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To determine if your Bosch, NEFF or Siemens oven can fit your turkey, you’ll need to consider the size of your turkey.

• A standard medium turkey ranges from about 12 to 14 pounds (around 5 to 6.5 kg). A larger turkey can be 16 pounds (about 7 kg) or more.

As a general guideline:

• A 12-14 lb (5-6.5kg) turkey typically requires about 50 litres of oven space.
• A larger 16 -20lb (7-9 kg) or more typically requires about 70 litres of oven space.

As a rule of thumb allow about 1lb or 500g per person, raw weight on the bone.  So, a 20lb turkey will feed 20 people.

Using steam in your oven offers several advantages, enhancing both cooking results and the quality of certain foods. Here are some key benefits:

• Moisture Retention: Steam helps to keep moisture in food, preventing it from drying out during the cooking process. This is particularly beneficial for baking bread, as it creates a crusty exterior while keeping the interior soft and chewy.
• Improved Texture and Flavour: Steaming can enhance the texture and flavour of various foods. For instance, vegetables retain their vibrant colours, nutrients, and natural Flavours when steamed.
• Even Cooking: Steam can promote more even cooking throughout the food, reducing the risk of overcooked exteriors and undercooked interiors.
• Enhanced Baking: In baking, steam can help foods rise better. For example, when baking certain bread types, steam in the oven creates a better oven spring, resulting in a taller, airier loaf.
• Easier Clean-Up: Steam can help loosen food stuck to cookware and surfaces, making for easier cleaning after cooking.
• Healthier Cooking: Steaming often requires less oil and fat compared to other cooking methods, making it a healthier option for preparing meals.
• Versatility: Many modern ovens come with steam cooking options that allow you to use steam to bake, roast, and even broil, providing more flexibility in your cooking methods.

Overall, incorporating steam into your cooking can lead to better results and more enjoyable meals.

Combination steam ovens and Vario steam ovens both use steam to cook food, but they have distinct features and functions.

Combination Steam Ovens

These ovens combine conventional cooking methods (like baking or roasting) with steam cooking. They offer a variety of cooking modes, including steam-only, convection heat only, or a combination of both. This versatility allows for more diverse cooking options, enhancing the texture and moisture of the food while preventing drying out. It’s often used for baking bread, cooking vegetables, and reheating food without losing moisture.

Vario Steam Ovens:

Vario steam ovens typically refer to a type of steam oven that allows users to adjust the level of steam produced during cooking. This feature provides greater flexibility in cooking, as users can choose between dry heat and varying degrees of steam based on the specific requirements of the dish. Vario steam ovens might be designed for professional chefs or advanced home cooks looking for precision in their cooking.

In summary, while both types of ovens utilise steam for cooking, combination steam ovens offer a combination of various cooking methods, while Vario steam ovens provide adjustable steam levels for more control over the cooking process.

Yes, many Bosch, NEFF, and Siemens ovens come with a dough proving setting or a dedicated proving function. This feature is designed to create a warm environment ideal for yeast doughs to rise properly. It’s best to check the specific model’s user manual or product specifications to confirm if it has this feature, as it may vary between models. If you have a specific model in mind, I can help you look up more detailed information.