topic Re: SILICONE Bakeware in Kitchen

SILICONE Bakeware

Katcat1 — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:24:58 GMT

I would like your comments if you own silicone bakeware. Baking with it, clean up, etc. Thanks.

Re: SILICONE Bakeware

Sooner — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 20:18:20 GMT

Bought it a long time ago, didn't like it, don't have one piece of it now. It is flabby, you have to put it on another pan, it stains and is difficult to clean, and the baked goods seem more steamed than baked.
But that's just my experience.

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Imaoldhippie — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 20:25:02 GMT

I bought a loaf pan and only used it a few times. I dont use it anymore, its stains, hard to wash.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 20:42:13 GMT

If it's anything like the baking mats, you will never get the oil slick off it.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:14:06 GMT

@Sooner What does it stain?

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:47:15 GMT

We've got a red mini muffin silicone bakeware piece.

It works well if you spray with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.

The muffins pop right out and no mess.

I would not recommend silicone for those who do not want to use a secondary bake sheet every time. Not doing so could result in injury.

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Free2be — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:12:54 GMT

I love these, I've used them for several years without any problems. I fill them on a sheet pan.

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RedTop — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:36:27 GMT

I have 4 silicone baking sheets and love them for baking cookies. My red baking sheets are probably 6-7 years old and still look new.

The natural property of silicone baking sheets is an oiliness to their surface- - -that is the nonstick feature of the baking sheet. That oiliness is not supposed to wash off! All the baking sheets need are a quick wash with soapy dish water, a rinse with clear water and that’s it. You do not use anything stronger than dish detergent on them. If you are not aware that silicone baking sheets are going to always have that slick, oily feel, which is normal, then you don’t understand silicone bakeware.

I only use my silicone baking sheets for cookies; not pizza or pizza bites, or chili cheese fries, etc., which is when you are most likely to see staining, or even blistering on the sheets. Stained or blistered silicone is still safe to use, although not pretty to look at.

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Lapdog — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:40:49 GMT

I have a little black boat that I use every day to cook eggs.

I also use it to reheat just about anything in the microwave.

I have 2 rectangular ones I use also.

No staining.

I love them.

Re: SILICONE Bakeware

CamilleP — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:25:37 GMT

I use the "pyramid" baking mats I bought from the Q all the time to roast all kinds of veggies on, but I do put them on a cookie sheet for rigidity, of course. I just wash them in the dishwasher, and they've never stained, not even when baking bell peppers or eggplant with pesto and Parmesan sprinkled on them. I've also used the silicone muffin tin liners, in a muffin tin, to back muffins and cupcakes, and I wash them in the dishwasher, too, no problems.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:51:13 GMT

@RedTop, I just can't get past the oily feel even though I know they are clean.

Just last week I tossed mine. I still have 3 small ones that were part of the set that I haven't used and I'm wondering do I use them once or just get rid of them now.

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okaywitheasypay — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:58:56 GMT

I occasionally use the cupcake liners I have for baking. For the most part I do not care for baking utensils of silicone. Some of it smells funny IMO. I have repurposed a lot of it. The muffin liners are wonderful for keeping items in : if I have one egg left from the dozen (it doesn't roll around in the refrig) for screws /nails when doing a project , vitamins for the day, etc.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:22:16 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
If it's anything like the baking mats, you will never get the oil slick off it.

My silicone mats got stained and kind of yucky. I now use parchment sheets that I bought on amazon. Zenology parchment sheets are the best; more expensive, but the best IMO.

I get very frustrated with a roll of parchment paper because it doesn't lie flat, nor does it cut well.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:48:34 GMT

@CelticCrafter..............thats the whole idea you are not supposed to get the non stick off of it.

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Fressa — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:57:27 GMT

I have two types of silicone bakeware. One set is complete silicone without any reenforced edges and the other are cookie sheets that have the edging. I sue the cookie sheets all the time as oven liners or to put under casserole dishes, etc. The spills just slide off. Great!!! The all silicone bake set I use less often but I bake less these days. The loaf pan alone is worth it. The cake pans are not very deep but they function. I think they function for making those quickie desserts during the weeday. Clean up is great ! Holiday baking, I still reach for the specialty pans or temptations. It just depends on your personal preference.

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okaywitheasypay — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:45:04 GMT

@faeriemoonI like to use parchament paper also . I was grateful after watching a cooking show where the host tore off a piece and wadded it in a ball, crushed it , then smoothed it out a bit to use. I have done this ever since and it helps it to lie flat.

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peachesncream — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:26:54 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Bought it a long time ago, didn't like it, don't have one piece of it now. It is flabby, you have to put it on another pan, it stains and is difficult to clean, and the baked goods seem more steamed than baked.
But that's just my experience.

Ditto - to all of this!

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novamc1 — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:25:01 GMT

I tried the silicone stuff too, didn't like it. Don't even have it anymore,

What I've recently discovered that works wonderfully for my use is the Reynolds Heavy-Duty Nonstick Aluminum Foil.

The dull side is the nonstick side--so pay attention to that fact if you purchase and try to use it.

It saves me untold amounts of work cleaning up baking sheets by lining those sheets, and works great for wrapping up certain things for reheating that might end up sticking to regular foil.

I heartily endorse this Reynolds product.

I always placed ordinary Reynolds aluminum foil on baking sheets so I wouldn't have to clean them up later, but this works both for the food AND the pans.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 20:08:29 GMT

@Free2be wrote:
I love these, I've used them for several years without any problems. I fill them on a sheet pan.

Those are awesome! I have a few dozen of them and have used them, over the years, in numerous ways. They perform well and I've never had any kind of problem with cleaning or baking.

I also have an 8" or 9" square silicone baking pan but I cannot remember if I've even used it. Had it for many years. I think I bought it for making cornbread but ended up using either my square Pyrex or my sectioned, round, Lodge cast iron pan. Both make cornbread well but I actually prefer it in my Pyrex glass baker.

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dex — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 20:18:30 GMT

Where to buy those muffin liners in silicone?I think those could be great for muffins as I don’t like sprays and the paper liners are probably not that healthy either.