What is Dry Heat? By Abbey

Most people know what heat is. The faster molecules move the more heat that is given off. What might surprise a lot of people, it surprised me at least, is there are different forms of heat. (Wet heat, Dry heat, Radiation.)

One form of heat that really interested me is dry heat. Dry heat cooking is basically any technique of cooking where heat is transferred to the food without moisture being used. When cooking with dry heat, higher temperatures are usually involved (300F or hotter).

Interesting facts!

·         Browning of food can only be done through dry- heat cooking

·         Although deep frying means putting the food in hot, LIQUID, fat, it is surprisingly a form of dry heat.

·         Dry heat isn't just on the stove, its also used when grilling

Here’s a question to think about- Why can some foods be cooked by dry heat and wet heat? (ex. hot dogs, eggs) 

This is such an interesting topic to me personally because before this was covered in class I didn't know cooking was classified into different forms. Now whenever I’m making food I like to think about what kind of heat is being used.