Pan or stovetop-assisted method
A low-equipment method using stovetop heat with a lid or broiler finish, workable for small pan styles without an oven at all.
- Fuel
- Gas or electric stovetop, plus a lid or broiler finish
- Max temperature
- 200-260C
- Thermal recovery
- fast
- Typical bake time
- 300-600s
Heat behaviour
Bottom-heavy by nature; a broiler finish or lid is used to compensate for weak top heat
Preheat: A well-preheated pan is essential for a good base crust
Turning: Rotating the pan helps offset stovetop hot spots
Required adaptations
- A well-fitting lid or a finish under a domestic grill/broiler compensates for the lack of top heat
Safety
- Pan handles get very hot; use appropriate protection