How Do You Bake Bread In A Countertop Convection Oven?
A countertop convection oven, often called a “toaster oven,” can be used to cook or bake nearly any dish you would cook in a conventional oven. Convection ovens can bake food up to 30-percent faster than regular ovens because of a fan that circulates hot air during the baking process. When you bake bread in a convection oven, you will need to reduce the baking temperature and time to accommodate this difference. Place the convection oven rack in the lowest position to allow adequate room for the loaf pan. Mix 1/2 packet of yeast with 2 tbsp. warm water and 1/2 tsp. sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let the yeast mixture stand for five minutes. It should appear frothy and foamy after sitting. Add 1 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. butter, and 1 cup milk to the yeast mixture. Stir well until everything is combined. Slowly stir 2 1/2 cups of flour into the mixture, adding 1 cup of flour at a time and mixing until all of the flour has been incorporated. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of flour onto the counter and knead t
