Bakeware Guide from Poppat Jamals

Summer vacations are on and everyone loves baking, even kids. It can be a fun hobby to develop

during vacations. Baking is a fun with right kind of bakeware.

Bakeware options range from glass to ceramic to silicone. Read here there properties to choose the

perfect bakeware.

Glass Bakeware

Glass bakeware is a necessity in kitchens. Use it freely for baking, freezing, roasting etc. It is

highly versatile. These glass bakeware comes either with a glass or silicone cover.

Its non-porous surface keeps the flavors away from getting absorbed into the glassware. It keeps

it away from reacting with highly acidic foods, making it perfect for any kind of baking including

the dishes with complex flavors. Being a great conductor of heat it warms quickly and holds it for

longer duration.

An important thing to note is that glass bakeware has to come to room temperature between

freezing and baking. Its other benefit is that it can be cleaned easily with liquid detergent and

water.

Ceramic Bakeware

Ceramic bakeware is a good conductor of heat like glass; it doesn’t corrode, keeps the flavor intact,

easy to clean and pretty to look at. Put them on table directly from oven. It comes in various

appealing colors (pink, red, yellow), shapes (circular, square, flower, bear, butterfly etc) and sizes,

ideal for any occasion. .

Ceramic bakeware usually comes with lids to keep your bakery products warm. Refrain from using

it for baking directly after using from the freezer and vice versa. This will avoid cracking and

shattering.

Metal and Non-Stick Bakeware

Metal and non-stick bakeware are best for cakes, breads, cookies, muffins and tarts. They come

in variety of shapes and sizes. The non-shiny plain metal bakeware can be made non-sticky by

applying grease, parchment liners or baking mats.

However shiny non-stick bakeware can release harmful chemicals during baking process.

They are typically made of stainless steel or aluminum. Out of both, aluminum is cheaper when

compared to glass and ceramic and it is good conductor of heat. Aluminum bakeware can react

with acids if food is stored for long in them. They are perfect for making crisp cookies and breads.

Silicone Bakeware

Latest entrant to the bakeware family, silicone is highly impressive. It can hold upto 400 degrees

Fahrenheit.

Its non-stick surface works well for baking. Most baked dishes simply slide out without much

effort and without greasing.

If you are looking for a crisp finish, they might not do your job. Silicone takes longer time to heat

and therefore increases the baking time.

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