Is Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Ok for Baking Under 400f

Asked Jan 22, 2023 by Beth W.

I have been making a variety of Milk Street tray bakes and am always leery about using extra vergin olive oil so use a super light olive oil instead. Is regular EVOO fine for baking under 400 degrees?

ADVERTISEMENT

Recipe

Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026

Have a question for Milk Street experts?

Get trusted advice from the cooks, editors, and recipe developers behind Milk Street.

Ask a Question

Don’t have an account?Sign up

Join the conversation

Sign in to join the conversation.

COMMENTS

Be the first to comment.

Recipe

Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026