How to bake bread and desserts without an oven?
Preface: I already read Is it possible to bake a cake without an oven? and Baking pizza without an oven.
The package of many prearranged, UNcooked frozen flour products presuppose the use of an electric or microwave oven. However, how can these desserts be cooked without them?
I have available an electric stovetop, pans, and also a rice cooker.
I exemplify frozen flour products with the following: ACE Bakery Frozen Bake Your Own™ Baguettes, Flatbreads, Focaccia and Waitrose Frozen Cheesecakers, Pies, Tarts.
Best Answer
From your list of 'electric stovetop, pots, and rice cooker' I would suggest constructing a double boiler by placing one pot inside another where the inner pot has a lid and the outer pot has a measure of water sufficient to support the inner pot (a steel bowl would be preferable, but you didn't mention that). Using a low heat (just enough to bring the water to a boil). Place your product inside and be prepared to wait. The double boiler will closely resemble oven like convection to evenly (albeit slowly) heat your food. It should brown well and you minimize the risk of burning. If you are making something like a small pizza, you should definitely add a small bit of oil/butter to the bottom of the inner pan.
Do you have access to a 'slow cooker' (crock pot)? These can be used to create a variety of 'baked' goods (breads, pizza, cakes...) But I am guessing not (because you didn't list it...) However, you do mention a 'rice cooker' which is not that different (depending on the brand/style) and I would be inclined to experiment with that.
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Answer 2
I've heard of peace corp volunteers in Africa baking cakes on outdoor charcoal fires. It takes some patience but it works!
Here's an example of how it can be done: http://www.oliviaprentzel.com/blog/2016/3/31/how-to-make-a-peace-corps-oven
You might be able to jerry-rig the steps to do it on an electric stove top.
Answer 3
Fairly simple:
Assuming using a standard round cake pan
- Take a large pot that can fit a cake pan; and put on stove with lid; heat for about 5 mins on low/med.
- Insert a wire rack or some other flameproof device that will hold your cake or baking pan up at least 1 inch from bottom.
- Insert cake pan and cover; cook about 40 mins; until knife comes out clean
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