Re: [CnD] Silicone bakeware Brand Names

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:59:23 -0800

Okay, a final question here! So, overall, do you grease with margarine, oil or those nonstick cooking sprays? also, do you have a sticky, like a greasy film on the silicone pans due to the greasing or use of nonstick sprays or does it come off easily enough with dishwashing liquid? I do not own a dishwasher; any more tips would be appreciated. do they stain, say, if you make a meatloaf in them and use bbq sauce in the loaf, or garnish on top with tomato catsup? do you keep separate pans for meatloaves and others for muffins and cakes? ever baked chicken parts in one?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" <[email protected]> 
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Silicone bakeware Brand Names




Hi Elizabeth,
I don't know how helpful my opinions might be regarding silicone bakeware quality, but for what it may be worth to you, here is my own experience. I've been using various brands and types of silicone bakeware for several years now. I don't recall when I first received a silicone muffin pan, but it has to be 7 or 8 years ago. After receiving that one as a gift, I did a little on line research and tried a few recipes using that pan. I was astonished at how easy it was to use, to clean and to handle while still hot, just out of the oven. I've since replaced as many of my baking pans and dishes as I can, with silicone ones. I have some Farberware, some Wilton and some no name, purchased from dollar stores and close out sales that probably come from some low end manufacturer in Korea or wherever. It's true that some of the brand names produce pans that seem thicker and more sturdy than some of the cheaper variety. But despite that, I generally use them all in the same way and with generally the same results. I haven't noticed any difference in either longevity or damage of any kind with any of them. I don't have any preference with any brand and wouldn't hesitate to purchase any silicone pan from any producer. The brand name loaf pans, being a little thicker walled than the no name ones, do seem more sturdy when baking a meat loaf. Other than that, I don't see any real advantage of any of the brand name and thus more costly ones than I do with my dollar store silicone pans. The only point worth mentioning in this regard is the shape of the pan. If a flat sided pan is required, such as a square or rectangular pan like a loaf pan, then a thicker wall is sturdier and will tend to bulge less when packed with meat or other heavy content. If a round pan is wanted, then the thickness of it's wall is much less important since a round pan doesn't tend to bulge out as much, due to it's shape, than does a flat walled pan. So I tend to want one of the brand names for a loaf pan, while I'll tend to buy whatever is least expensive when looking for a round pan. Sorry for rambling, but I hope this explains why I really have no preferences in silicone pan brands and will purchase whichever pan I find at the lowest price I can find, regardless of where or from which company the pan originates. 

Hope this helps.


At 10:29 PM Tuesday 2/1/2011, you wrote:

Hi, everyone.

I am wondering what brands of silicone bakeware you all recommend from
experience.  I am considering purchasing some by Farberware.  I almost
bought some Wilton silicone products online until I came across quite a few 
bad reviews of their quality and performance.  Forgive me if this is a
repeat of recent discussions.

Thank you in advance for your input.

Elizabeth

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Belville" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Using Silicone bakeware in the Microwave?


Hmm, I was wondering about that.  I'd love to try baking a cake in mine.
I've done it before when someone on this list posted a one minute cake
recipe with just cake mix and a liquid of choice like orange juice or water, 
but I wanted to try something more complex.

So, if a recipe called for baking something at 350 for 45 minutes to an
hour, how would this translate to a microwave?

Lisa


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Using Silicone bakeware in the Microwave?


>
> I do some cooking in the microwave, like meatloaf in a silicone loaf > pan > and that sort of thing. Otherwise, I just use the silicone pans to > heat > things in the microwave. I've never much liked anything that I've > tried 
> to bake in the microwave, using either my old glass dishes, or my
> silicone.  Baking in the microwave has just never really worked out for
> me. When baking, I always use my conventional oven. Of course, > whether 
> I'm baking in the oven, cooking in either oven or microwave, or just
> heating up food in either, I'll always use silicone if possible. > Silicone 
> seems to heat better and faster, cleans up much more easily and can be
> handled with my bare hands much faster than with any other type of pan.
>
> Hope this is of some help to you.
>
>
> At 11:30 AM Friday 1/28/2011, you wrote:
>>Are you warming stuff in them, or actually baking like cakes and >>muffins? 
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" <[email protected]>
>>To: <[email protected]>
>>Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:37 PM
>>Subject: Re: [CnD] Using Silicone bakeware in the Microwave?
>>
>>
>>>Hi Lisa,
>>>I've been using my silicone pans in the microwave for years, with no
>>>apparent harm to the pans, my microwave, my food or myself... at least >>>as 
>>>far as can be determined.
>>>In fact, with the ease of cleanup and the fact that I can usually pull >>>a 
>>>silicone pan out of the microwave with my bare hands in most cases, I
>>>wouldn't want to use anything else if it could be avoided.
>>>Hope this helps.
>>>At 03:14 PM Wednesday 1/26/2011, you wrote:
>>>>All,
>>>>
>>>>I'm sure I already know the answer to this, but can I use silicone >>>>bunt 
>>>>and muffin pans in the microwave safely and with good results?
>>>>
>>>>I'm thinking I can, but wanted to check first.
>>>>
>>>>I have a larger microwave, so size won't be that big of an issue.
>>>>
>>>>Lisa
>>>>
>>>>Lisa Belville
>>>>[email protected]
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