There are different ways to determine the temperature in your oven depending on how much you want to spend. The flour method is the cheapest and is described in the next section. If you want a precise temperature reading you will need a thermometer.
You can obtain a baking-oven thermometer designed to be placed into the oven. They are made of stainless steel and measure up to 300 degrees Celsius (570 F). The disadvantage is getting the device into and out of the oven. The advantages are accurate reading and reasonable price.
The baking-oven lance thermometer is about 50 cm (20 inches) long and measures up to 600 degrees Celsius (1110 F). You can build these thermometers into the door or also directly into the loam body. If the lance is exposed to the radiant heat inside the oven it will provide the temperature of the oven interior. If the lance is embedded in the loam it will provide a measure of the retained heat of the oven.
Another option is the infrared thermometer. These are hand-held devices that are aimed at the baking surface from outside the oven. The temperature of the surface aimed at is reported digitally. |
