Why put a ball of aluminum foil in the oven? The trick that solves a problem we all have

What’s the deal with baking an aluminum foil ball? It’s a conundrum that needs solving in the kitchen. This seemingly little foil ball really contains the key to an age-old culinary mystery, so don’t write it off just yet.

Everyone who bakes or cooks at home has the same challenge: getting the oven temperature uniformly distributed so that nothing gets burned. Surprisingly, a ball of aluminum foil (or many) saves the day by revealing a simple solution that solves our heating problem.

The Spectacular Aluminum Foil