# Advice on using steam for basic baking

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862>\
**Category:** Anova Precision® Oven\
**Created:** [December 15, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862 "2021-12-15T18:23:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![pplwin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc29f/32.png) [@pplwin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/pplwin)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862/1 "2021-12-15T18:23:53Z")

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So far my standard baking with or without Convection has been fine with the new oven. I fully appreciate the benefit of using steam when baking breads. However, I am asking for advice on using steam for more standard baking.

Will I benefit in using steam (and how much) for things like cookies and banana bread?

I expect some benefits in using steam for meals with meats. Any recommendations on how much steam to use? Maybe based on weight?

Thanks for any advice.

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**Author:** ![anovaculinary](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/anovaculinary/32/7315_2.png) [@anovaculinary](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/anovaculinary)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862/2 "2021-12-15T19:21:55Z")

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This is a great resource! [Why Steam in a Combi Oven? – Anova Culinary](https://anovaculinary.com/anova-precision-oven/what-is-a-combi-oven/why-steam/)

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**Author:** ![JoeInOttawa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@JoeInOttawa](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JoeInOttawa)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862/3 "2021-12-16T13:34:53Z")

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The best, fluffiest NY cheesecake I ever baked was done at 75% steam. So yeah, definitely worthwhile experimenting with steam.

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**Author:** ![chatnoir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@chatnoir](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chatnoir)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862/4 "2021-12-16T14:11:57Z")

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Experiment yes, but not with cookies and quick breads that require dry heat.

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**Author:** ![JoeInOttawa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@JoeInOttawa](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JoeInOttawa)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/advice-on-using-steam-for-basic-baking/29862/5 "2021-12-16T15:47:24Z")

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Hey Frank! Long time no talk! Good to see you again!

@pplwin , “The Cat” knows all. I trust just about anything he has to share.