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Professional baking

Fine artisan bread, glossy brioche, airy puff pastry and perfectly risen dough: The professional baking function delivers bakery-quality results through precise control of steam and heat.

Rustic bread with a crispy crust on a light surface

The professional baking function controls steam and heat for optimal results in each category. From rustic loaves to glossy braided bread and flaky puff pastry: Precisely timed steam and hot air phases create the ideal surface texture and interior structure for each type of bake.

Professional baking rustic

The cavity preheats, then maintains moisture with an extended steam phase. This allows bread and rolls to rise fully whilst developing a crisp, golden crust. Smaller rolls need higher temperatures and shorter baking times than larger loaves. Adjust accordingly to size.

Professional baking glazed

Start from a preheated cavity. The steam phase is shorter in this case, preventing egg wash and other glazes from running down the sides. Use this setting for brioche, pretzel products, and any doughs brushed with egg before baking. The controlled steam creates an even, glossy finish.

Professional baking classical

This time start from a cold cavity. An initial steam phase creates exceptional gloss on the finished pastry. Puff pastry particularly benefits. It rises tall and develops a shiny surface, even without preheating or egg wash. The controlled progression of steam and heat produces reliably crisp, golden results.

Professional baking proofing

Yeast doughs rise at the ideal temperature of 30–35 °C for yeast fermentation with automatically regulated humidity. No covering needed. The controlled environment prevents drying out. Optimal conditions accelerate the process slightly, saving time whilst ensuring even, consistent rising throughout the dough.

Discover professional baking recipes

Freshly baked bread with a crispy crust on a light background

St. Gallen bread roll

The St. Gallen Bürli is a very popular Swiss bread roll with a distinctively crisp crust. The high water content and the long dough resting time give it a moist, airy crumb.

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Fresh bread on a wooden board with cloth, minimalist depiction

No-knead bread

With a crisp crust and an aromatic crumb, this no-knead bread is a winner – as the name says, it does not need kneading! The long proofing time allows the dough to develop an intense aroma before being baked in a hot oven. A quick and easy recipe for home-made bread!

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Braided plaited bread on a wooden board, ideal for the kitchen and baking inspiration.

Butter plait (Swiss Butter Zopf)

Whether the egg goes into the dough or is only used for glazing, whether the butter is added cold in cubes or melted – opinions differ when it comes to the ingredients of Bern's favourite Sunday bread. In any form, this butter plait is tender and buttery.

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Freshly baked bread on baking paper with a dark background

Japanese milk bread

Soft and super fluffy. The Japanese tangzhong method produces a soft, fluffy bread that keeps fresh for longer. An exciting alternative to plaited bread, or Zopf, and brioche for breakfast or as bread for sandwiches.

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Freshly baked brioche on a plate, ideal for the kitchen or baking ideas.

Brioches

These small brioches with a 'head' on the top combine a soft, buttery dough with a delicate aroma. With their golden brown top and fluffy texture, they make an excellent choice for a delicious breakfast.

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Tarte Tatin on a white plate, ideal for ovens and cooking inspiration.

Tarte Tatin

A classic of the French kitchen: caramelized apples gently baked under a crispy, golden puff pastry crust.

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Rustic bread with a crispy crust on a light surface

Valais rye bread

Valais rye bread is one of the oldest bread specialities in the Alps. Strong in flavour, compact in crumb, and traditionally made with sourdough.

How to! Create crusty bread and airy puff pastry with the professional baking function

Watch step-by-step videos with practical tips for using the professional baking function in your steamer. Master techniques for bakery-quality bread, pastries and more.

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