Proving Drawers: The New Kitchen Must-Have for Precise Low-Temperature Cooking
Proving dressers, popularised by TV shows like the Bake Off, are gaining traction in modern kitchens. These versatile appliances, also known as warming dressers, maintain low temperatures to keep food warm or even cook certain dishes. Tom Hopper, Miele GB's kitchens category lead, highlights their precise low-temperature cooking, while Craig Davies, Sub-Zero & Wolf UK's managing director, praises their versatility.
Proving dressers can vary in size, with Miele's essentially acting as a second oven and Sub-Zero & Wolf's measuring 759 x 264 x 578 mm. Their uses are manifold: they keep dishes warm during dinner parties, prove dough for baking, and cook various dishes at low temperatures, such as meats, stews, casseroles, homemade yogurt, and baked goods like meringues and rice pudding.
An alternative to investing in a proving dresser is using your oven with a tray of boiling water for a similar effect. However, proving dressers offer precise temperature control and convenience. Prices vary: Sub-Zero & Wolf's cost around £3,720, while Miele's start from £1,399.
Proving dressers, with their multiple uses and precise temperature control, are becoming increasingly popular in modern kitchens. Whether for entertaining, large families, or baking enthusiasts, these hard-working appliances offer a convenient way to keep food warm or cook dishes at low temperatures.
