Can I boil water in an electric oven?
Chef's answer
When you put a pot of cold water on an electric stovetop, it can take a really long time to come to a boil, especially because electric stoves heat up so slowly. If you don't have the time to wait for that, pre-boil your water in an electric kettle.
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