No, I don't think the greasing of the pans had anything to do with it. My muffins and breads just came out weird when I used them. I'm not sure how to explain it, it just wasn't the same texture you get with other pans.
Email, Facebook and Windows Messenger: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sandy from OK! Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 1:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CnD] Greasing Silicone Pans? So, are you saying putting the nonstick spray on them did this, and it is best not to grease them from the get go? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terra Syslo" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 10:06 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Greasing Silicone Pans? > The first time you use them they tell you to grease them. I liked the > nonstick aspect of them, but my foods just had this weird texture when I > did > use them. > > Email, Facebook and Windows Messenger: [email protected] > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sandy from OK! > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 9:47 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [CnD] Greasing Silicone Pans? > > Are you supposed to grease them or use nonstick cooking spray on them? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jay" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 6:05 PM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Cleaning Those Silicone Pans > > >> >> Hi Sandy, >> >> I've heard a few folks mention a cleaning problem with silicone bakeware. >> It's true that the silicone can build up a bit of a static electricity >> charge, which could attract dust more than metal pans. Since I can't see >> dust, or anything else for that matter, I generally just rinse any >> silicone bakeware under hot water after taking it out and before starting >> to use it. That should rinse off any gathered dust and will dry quickly. >> So far, I've never had anyone complain of any dirt in their muffins or >> cookies. >> Cleaning the pans after you're finished a project couldn't be easier. >> Because the silicone pans are quite soft and plyable, all you have to do >> is wash them in a sink using standard dish soap, then drop them into your >> dish drainer to air dry. Since nothing sticks to them, washing is quick >> and easy. If you have a dish washer, they're quite safe in that as well. >> I've been using silicone bakeware for anything and everything, whenever >> possible. I've never had any complaints or problems with it at all. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Cheers >> >> >> At 06:26 PM Monday 1/10/2011, you wrote: >>>Oh, your explanation sounded easy enough; now, people say that those >>>baking pans and cups of silicone are very difficult to keep clean! Is >>>this > >>>true or what maintenance do they require? >>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" <[email protected]> >>>To: <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 8:16 AM >>>Subject: Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans? >>> >>> >>>> >>>>Hi Sandy, >>>> >>>>I just follow any baking instructions in a cookie recipe as though I was >>>>baking the cookies on a sheet or flat pan. >>>> >>>>In your examples, when I place the cookie mixture in the muffin cup, I >>>>would still use the flat bottomed glass with the sugar coating, pressing >>>>that glass down into the bottom of the muffin pan, flattening the cookie >>>>dough as the recipe instructs. Remember that since I'm using the >>>>silicone muffin pan, the cup itself will stretch enough to allow a small >>>>glass to compress the dough into the bottom of the cup. >>>>If I'm using a fork, I still don't have a problem because I use the 6 >>>>cup > >>>>silicone muffin pan. I just go around the pan and press the fork down >>>>into the bottom of each cup as necessary. Since I'm following around >>>>the > >>>>edge of the pan, my fork will press the edge of the pan down enough to >>>>allow that fork to compress the dough as required. I don't know how >>>>someone would do that to the cookies in the middle of a 12 cup pan since >>>>I only use the 6 cup ones myself. >>>>I hope this makes sense. I've never had any problems with it. >>>> >>>>Hope this helps. >>>> >>>> >>>>At 02:41 AM Saturday 1/8/2011, you wrote: >>>>>I think this sounds almost too good to be true! What happens like if >>>>>you > >>>>>are doing cheese Wafers, or shortbreads where they tell you to press >>>>>them flat with either a fork dipped in flour or a flat-bottomed juice >>>>>glass dipped in granulated sugar? >>>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" <[email protected]> >>>>>To: <[email protected]> >>>>>Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 8:41 AM >>>>>Subject: Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>Hello Claudia, >>>>>> >>>>>>I've been baking cookies in muffin pans for several years and wouldn't >>>>>>do them any other way. >>>>>>What made me first attempt this was once I got some silicone muffin >>>>>>pans. These make the job so quick and easy that I don't know why more >>>>>>folks don't use this method. >>>>>> >>>>>>So, as long as you're using the silicone pans, there's no need to >>>>>>grease them in any way. Nothing I use ever seems to stick to the >>>>>>silicone. >>>>>>Just follow whatever cookie recipe you would for a baking sheet or pan >>>>>>or whatever. Instead of using a greased pan or sheet, just drop the >>>>>>appropriate amount of your cookie mixture into the muffin cup then >>>>>>bake > >>>>>>for the suggested time in the usual way. >>>>>>Once the baking is done, remove the pans from the oven, allow them to >>>>>>cool, then turn the pans over and press the centers of each cup to >>>>>>push > >>>>>>out your baked cookies. >>>>>> >>>>>>That's all I do. I regularly receive comments on how a blind person >>>>>>can make such perfectly round cookies. >>>>>> >>>>>>Hope this helps. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>At 08:23 AM Friday 1/7/2011, you wrote: >>>>>>>Hi, >>>>>>> >>>>>>>For those of you who make your cookies in muffin pans, do you grease >>>>>>>the muffin cups, and how much do you fill them with the batter? >>>>>>>Any other tips I need to know? >>>>>>>Thanks. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Claudia >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Windows Messenger: [email protected] >>>>>>>Skype: claudiadr10 >>>>>>> >>>>>>>I moderate two groups: >>>>>>>[email protected] >>>>>>>And, >>>>>>>[email protected] >>>>>>>specifically for women who are visually-impaired. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>>>>>>signature database 5766 (20110107) __________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>>The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>http://www.eset.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>>Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>>>[email protected] >>>>>>>http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>>> >>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>>[email protected] >>>>>>http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>> >>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>[email protected] >>>>>http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>[email protected] >>>>http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>[email protected] >>>http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
