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Hot air humid

Gentle, even cooking with naturally retained moisture. Dishes stay tender and juicy, with flavours blending beautifully for rich, satisfying results.

Freshly baked cinnamon buns on a ceramic plate, ideal for cozy moments.

Hot air humid retains the moisture that naturally evaporates from your food, keeping it in the cavity rather than venting it away. This prevents dishes from drying out and gently accelerates cooking.Over time, surfaces still develop beautiful browning and a delicious crust.Ideal for moist baking and roasting, even across multiple shelves.

Master casseroles and gratins

The natural moisture from gratins, lasagnes and casseroles supports even cooking while still achieving a beautifully golden crust. No preheating required: Simply start from a cold oven for excellent results. The retained humidity ensures perfectly cooked layers throughout.

Braise without a cover

Braises and stews don’t require a lid with this function. The moisture stays in the cavity naturally.For long, slow braises, starting from a cold oven is particularly effective.The retained humidity keeps meat tender and succulent whilst developing rich, concentrated flavours.

Bake yeasted dough perfectly

The retained moisture prevents surfaces from drying too quickly, making this function ideal for bread, brioche and yeasted bakes. Especially useful when steam functions aren't available. For extra moisture with bread and brioche, place a small ovenproof dish of boiling water in the cavity.

Skip the special cookware

Hot air humid eliminates the need for heavy and expensive cookware like cocottes or Dutch ovens. The cavity creates a naturally moist, enclosed environment, so any uncovered ovenproof dish will achieve tender, juicy results.Cook with confidence using the dishes you already have.

Bake moist bundt cakes and brownies

Perfect for bundt cakes, traybakes, fudgy brownies and blondies, this function provides even heat and excellent browning across multiple trays. The humidity keeps the centre soft whilst surfaces develop that appealing golden colour.

Keep dishes warm at 85 °C

Naturally moist dishes can be kept warm at 85 °C without drying out. The minimal moisture extraction preserves texture and prevents food from becoming tough or overcooked.Perfect for holding dishes before serving while maintaining their just-cooked quality and appeal.

Discover hot air humid recipes

Freshly baked vegetable casserole with tomatoes, zucchinis and cheese in a black casserole dish.

Pasta gratin with tomatoes and feta

Fine-sized pasta with a spicy pesto rosso sauce, topped with overlapping layers of tomatoes, zucchinis and feta. Prepared and baked in an ovenproof dish – a Mediterranean bake for the whole family.

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Roasted chicory with grapes and nuts on a white plate, served on a table against a dark red background.

Braised pointed cabbage with bean purée

The sweet and sour pointed cabbage and the creamy bean purée harmonise with earthy notes and fruity flavours. Braising the cabbage in the cooking space makes it wonderfully tender and succulent. And the panko breadcrumbs and hazelnuts add a crunch to the dish.

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Cinnamon bun on a plate on a marble table

Apple and cinnamon swirls with almond

These yeast pastries are juicy and perfect for the cooler autumn and winter days. Apple and cinnamon are a classic combination and simply a perfect pairing. With their light pastry and fruity filling, these swirls are a delight as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast.

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Chocolate cake with red berries and cream on a plate

Flourless chocolate cake

A moist chocolate cake, intensely chocolatey and naturally gluten-free. Served with yoghurt cream and berries, it makes a well-balanced dessert.

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Freshly baked casserole in a white casserole dish on a light stone surface.

Elbow macaroni gratin with five cheeses

A new take on a classic favourite: Cinque Pi plus 2 – tomato sauce (pomodoro), cream (panna), pepper (pepe), Parmesan (Parmigiano) and parsley (prezzemolo) combined with elbow macaroni (pasta) and leek (porro) – a dish for the whole family.

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Lasagna on a plate, perfect for a delicious meal.

Lasagne

Layer upon layer of delight: sheets of lasagne, bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel sauce and grated Parmesan – an Italian favourite with both the young and the old alike!

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Freshly baked cinnamon buns on a ceramic plate, ideal for cozy moments.

Cardamom scrolls

Cardamom buns are a favourite yeast pastry from Scandinavia. The dough and filling are refined with ground cardamom, which gives them their characteristic flavour. It’s the buttery filling and the spicy sugar sprinkled over the buns that really make this a particularly delicious pastry.

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How to!Bake and braise with the hot air humid function

Watch step-by-step videos with expert guidance and practical tips for mastering hot air humid cooking. Learn the techniques that deliver tender, flavourful results every time.

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