Can a steam fryer bake cakes?

Steam fryer is a multi-purpose kitchen appliance that is loved by many women. This product can cook food in many ways from: baking, frying to steaming and stewing. However, many people still wonder if the steam fryer can bake cakes ? Refer to the article below, Tapuho Vietnam will help you answer this question in detail!

The steam fryer is considered the perfect combination of two modes: oil-free frying and superheated steaming. The pot is advertised as being able to replace up to 10 different kitchen appliances. So can a steam fryer bake cakes ? Let's answer the question below!

Can steam fryer bake cakes?

Steam fryer is one of the most modern kitchen appliances today. This product has the ability to cook food at high temperatures. Food will be cooked by a heated heating element. Then, the cooling fan will help blow hot air to spread around the food. This will help the food to be cooked evenly from the inside out. 

However, many people are still concerned about whether a steam fryer can bake cakes. In fact, a steam fryer can completely replace a specialized oven. With a temperature range of 30 to 200 degrees, the product can bake many different types of delicious cakes. 

Not only that, cakes baked with a steam fryer are also more evenly golden brown and beautiful than traditional ovens. Steam frying technology helps cakes to be baked soft and moist on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. Baking time is also shortened, saving electricity for customers. 

Should I buy an oven or a steam fryer to bake cakes?

If you are someone who bakes frequently and in large quantities, a dedicated oven will be the top choice. But for those who only bake occasionally, a steam fryer is the optimal choice. 

The steam fryer integrates many functions such as: oil-free frying, superheated steaming, baking or stewing, which will help you prepare a variety of different foods. Not only can you make cakes, you can also make delicious fried, grilled, and stewed dishes. 

Especially now, the steam fryer has a large size of up to 16 liters, allowing you to comfortably bake cakes for the whole family. 

Introducing the recipe for making bread with a steam fryer 

Below we would like to introduce to you the recipe for making mouse bread with a steam fryer right at home. 

Ingredients to prepare 

250 grams all-purpose flour. 

20 grams white sugar

2 grams of salt 

15 grams unsalted butter 

5 grams dry bread yeast

160ml unsweetened fresh milk 

How to make mouse bread with air fryer 

Step 1: Prepare yeast 

Add 20 grams of white sugar, 5 grams of yeast and 60ml of fresh milk and heat it up to 45 - 50 degrees Celsius. Then, stir well and let the yeast rest for about 5 - 10 minutes until the yeast is fluffy and puffy like crab paste. 

Step 2: Mix the bread dough 

First, you need to melt the butter by putting it in a double boiler or in a steam fryer for about 3 minutes at 200 degrees. 

Next, put the prepared flour and 2 grams of salt into a bowl and mix them together first. Make a space in the middle of the flour and then pour in the milk, butter, and yeast mixture prepared above and mix well to blend the ingredients together. 

Step 3: Knead the dough 

Once the flour and yeast have been mixed together into a dough, start kneading the dough by stretching it out and folding it back. Repeat this process until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. 

Step 4: Ferment the dough 

Please note that after kneading the dough, you need to let it rise until it reaches the required level before starting to shape the cake. 

First time: The well-kneaded dough will be put into a bowl, covered with plastic wrap and left to rise for 1 hour. 

Second time: After 1 hour, take the dough out to the table and continue kneading. Sprinkle a layer of dry flour on the table, then knead and make sure the dough does not stick to the table. You should knead for 5 minutes and put it in a bowl to ferment for another hour. 

After fermentation, the dough will expand to its maximum, the dough strands will begin to be tough and fibrous. At this time, the dough will be most spongy and expand to its maximum. 

Step 5: Shape the mouse bread 

After the dough has been fermented twice, take it out onto the table and start dividing it into the shape of the mouse bread. You should use a large rolling pin to roll out each portion of the dough into the shape of the bread. When shaping the bread, be sure to press down firmly and seal the edges of the dough so that no air gets in. 

After shaping the bread, use a sharp knife to make 2-3 slits on the surface of the bread. This will help the bread to be crispy, spongy and not cracked when baked. 

Step 6: Bake bread with steam fryer 

To bake the finished bread, you need to bake it twice. Here are the steps to follow: 

Step 1: Turn on the steam fryer at a temperature of 150 - 170 degrees, then put the bread tray in to bake for about 15 minutes. 

Step 2: After baking for 15 minutes, continue to set the temperature to about 150 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes. 

Note: Because you are baking with a steam fryer, you do not need to moisten the pot or the crust. During the baking process, the steam in the pot will radiate and moisten the crust, helping the cake to be golden brown and crispy on the outside while still soft and moist on the inside. 

Conclusion: 

Above, we have answered your questions about whether a steam fryer can bake cakes. If you are wondering which steam fryer to choose that is of good quality and suitable for your family's needs. Check out the Tapuho TSF16 steam fryer. This is a smart steam fryer product originating from Germany, ensuring superior quality and durability.