Whats the difference between a gas oven and a electric oven?

Aside from the obvious(!), gas tends to give you more control. On a cooktop, once the flame is out, you are pretty much not cooking anymore, while the electric oven coils tend to hold a higher heat longer. As for the oven itself, I have found no difference unless you are broiling. Gas ovens use a broiler at the very bottom of the stove while that same area is a drawer for your pots and pans in an electric stove. I prefer electric for the safety, because I've had the pilot light on the gas oven go out and it's a pain to re-light it. ... more