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temp for convection oven vs regular oven
Lisa
02/20/14
I am baking 50 potatoes that will be served right away. we have 2 convection ovens and also regular ovens. At what temp and for how long should I bake in convection or reg. ovens? Also have a steam table to serve from or any other suggestions for serving right after baked?
ellen
02/21/14
The convection ovens, which give crustier skins, are set 25 degrees lower than standard ovens. See the potato bar page for info on the process- such as, don't foil wrap. Discusses time and temp.

Steam table is fine for serving. Very good that you are not trying to hold or reheat.

Lisa
02/21/14
Thanks, how long to bake 50 potatoes using convection oven? Is the time less than regular oven? If I understand from the potato bar page to bake and serve immediately they only bake for 1 hr in reg oven so would this be the same if I bake in convection at 375 for 1 hr turning after 30 minutes? Confused.
Thanks for your help and advise.
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