Aga/Rayburns

As well as an electric oven I have a Rayburn at home and it used to scare the hell out of me for baking. I bought an internal thermometer so I could adjust the dial until it was at the correct temperature. Once you’re sure about the temperature, they are amazing for providing a consistent heat that doesn’t seem to fluctuate much: the heat comes from the sides and the bottom of the oven, so you can open the oven door without worrying about cakes flopping, as the built-up heat remains in the oven.