It is interesting how quickly things can change. In the 1970s, microwaves were considered revolutionary – never before had people been able to reheat food at whim or defrost meat in a machine.

Panasonic's CS89 combination microwave (or, 4-in-1 combination steam oven NN-CS89LBBPQ as you might see it listed) costs £469.99 in the UK and is available from all the usual electrical retailers.

At the same time, the Dutch oven traps the steam from the evaporating water in the dough as the bread rises and bakes. This ...

the combination of heat and moisture can do even more to help you achieve the best results. When liquid is turned to steam inside a hot oven, it keeps the surface of the bread pliable, allowing it ...

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