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Sketzell t1_j9s8go1 wrote

Reply to comment by Merv71 in LPT: when taking something out of the oven always use two oven mitts even if you plan on only using one hand. If you accidentally drop the hot pan your instinct will be to grab it with your other hand which you’ll be glad is wearing an oven mitt! by [deleted]

I mean it's honestly a good tip. Just ask the burn scar on my left hand.

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jbautista13 t1_j9ssbsi wrote

These people must have the mind over body of a Jedi or slow as a sloth to not see how someone could easily burn themselves while instinctively reaching out for something they’re about to drop

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FlamingoWalrus89 t1_j9stsuw wrote

I think it's more likely that pulling things out of the oven is pretty basic stuff. It should be obvious when two hands are needed. And when doing so, you should be moving slowly and carefully. If you're whipping things out in a quick frenzy and don't realize the inherent risk of handling hot items, then there are other tips you should start with before this LPT. Like, take your time and think about what you're doing when you're moving large dishes full of hot liquid.

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Sketzell t1_j9uheaz wrote

It's BECAUSE it is basic that mistakes happen. When you bake often you get pretty confident you know the drill and so you aren't expecting that random mistake or distraction or obstruction that causes you to react in panic. When you react in panic, your sense of logic goes out the window.

Do y'all just not cook or bake often, because I could see this being hard to relate to if baking was something you always need focus for.

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