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My colleague Wilder Davies, who also tests and reviews Dutch ovens, has suggested that a light, smooth interior cooking surface allows home cooks (especially beginners) to better monitor browning and doneness.
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
The best way to test your pumpkin pie for doneness is to gently jiggle the pan; if the center is quite wobbly, the pie needs more time.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
Some stir-ins may add a couple of minutes to the bake time, so checking for doneness is essential.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Do Boiled Eggs Float When Done? A floating egg isn't a sign of the egg's doneness.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
The best way to test your pumpkin pie for doneness is to gently jiggle the pan; if the center is quite wobbly, the pie needs more time.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
Some stir-ins may add a couple of minutes to the bake time, so checking for doneness is essential.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Do Boiled Eggs Float When Done? A floating egg isn't a sign of the egg's doneness.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Doneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doneness. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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doneness
noun
done·ness
ˈdən-nəs 
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
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