Bakeware

Before the relatively recent use of modern aluminum cake and bread pans, people used earthenware clay pots to create delicious baked goods. The process of using clay pots is straightforward and...

While baking is an enjoyable pastime for many people, it can also be frustrating if you don't have the proper equipment. In particular, there's often confusion over the use of a jelly roll pan...

Glass bakeware has been around longer than modern ovens have, and modern versions are both useful and attractive. Baking glassware has many advantages over other types of baking pans: It browns...

A glass pan is not an ideal piece of bakeware to bake a pizza in but it can be used if necessary. Glass pans conduct heat very well and foods tend to bake faster in a piece of glassware than they...

The basic technique used to prepare baking pans is the same whether you are using standard round or square pans or novelty-shaped pans. Both types of pans need to be adequately greased to allow...

Air pans, or air-insulated baking sheets, are a relatively new invention that continue to rise in popularity. After all, the cushion of air that is trapped in the pan itself minimizes the...

Granite Ware roasters are available in two different models. The rectangular roaster is sold without a lid and may or may not include a roasting rack. The oval roaster is sold with a high, domed...

Springform pans are special cake pans that have a hinge around the edge for easy removal around the sides of a cake. These pans are excellent for use with cakes and desserts that cannot be...

No matter how many supermarkets or craft shops you visit, sometimes you just can't find the right cookie cutter for your project. If you want to make miniature cookies, typical cookie cutters may...

Aluminum bakeware conducts heat evenly and is generally easy to clean. Cooking dishes containing tomatoes in an aluminum pan can cause a metallic aftertaste to the food. This is caused by the acid...

Springform pans are round pans that have a latch on the outside. When the latch is released, the vertical wall detaches from the bottom of the pan, lifting away from the baked goods inside....

Are you trying to reduce fat in your diet? Have you considered eliminating greasing your baking pan with lard or butter? You worry about food sticking to the pan of course. But using some bakeware...

There are basically two methods of oven baking pizza. One method is the "com meal" method, where raw pizza products are prepared on a board and baked in the oven, and the other is the "pan"...

For kids who have dogs or just like the cartoon versions, a surefire hit for a birthday cake is one that features a favorite animal. To make your cake look as close to the family pet as possible,...

So you decided to make your own candy mold because you can't find exactly what you are looking for? I will teach you how to make the item that you will use to make your own mold out of silicone.

Looking for a candy mold but you can't find just want you want? I will teach you how to make your own mold from FDA approved silicone and polymer clay

Any aspiring baker can learn how to cook in different cake pans by knowing what to look for. Many first-time cooks are surprised to learn that baking temperatures vary based on the material of the...

Silicone rubber muffin pans are ideal baking instruments for muffins and cupcakes without paper liners, and their flexibility and ability to withstand high temperatures in ovens make them handy...

Baking liners are a convenient addition to the modern kitchen. They work well for baking most items and are useful for preventing hard, baked-on food on your pans. You have several lining options...

Sweet potatoes are almost a must during the holiday season. Whether they are baked, candied or made into a casserole. This sweet potato souffle is a great take-along dish. Can easily be made ahead...

A baking rack consists of a metal grate with intersecting bars. Baking food on top of one allows for the hot air to cook all sides, preventing burning and sogginess on the bottom of foods. These...

Silicone cake pans offer several advantages over traditional metal or glass pans. Silicone is naturally a nonstick surface so you don't need to grease or spray your cake pans before baking. The...

A spring baking pan, which is more often referred to as a springform baking pan, is useful for making cakes that tend to stick inside a traditional pan, such as cheesecakes. It has two parts to...

A cake tier will add some creativity, beauty and elegance to any cake, cupcakes or whatever treat is placed on the tier. Though they can be bought, making your own gives you the freedom to pick...

Cake tiers purchased at the store can be very pricey, and they are normally used only once or twice throughout the year. Instead of spending a lot of money on a cake tier, learn to make your own...

Baking a cake or cupcakes is an easy task to do. But putting them on a tiered platform gives them an elegant and beautiful look. Purchasing a tiered platform can put a big dent into your wallet;...

Non-stick cookie sheets make the bakers job easier at every step along the way. Durable, quality non-stick sheet varieties are available to fit every oven and every cookie's needs.

Dutch ovens are versatile cooking vessels, simple to cook in and easy to clean. With the proper care and use, a cast iron or enamel Dutch oven will bring many years of both indoor and outdoor...

My German grandma used to make this traditional German walnut cake with walnuts from the tree in our backyard. It is very rich and has a special, delicious flavor that comes from adding red wine...

For many people, nothing defines home or the holidays like freshly baked cookies and pies. These tasty treats can brighten up any day, and are a hallmark of holidays such as Christmas and...

You can use a properly seasoned cast iron skillet to cook almost any type of food. However, the techniques used when cooking with cast iron depend heavily on the type of cooking surface on which...

Silicone is a nonstick, flexible material that is heat-resistant. Baked goods can be unmolded or gently pushed out of the pan, thereby reducing build-up in crevices and corners. Recipes don't...

Designed in 1950, Bundt pans became popular after a recipe for a tunnel of fudge cake that called for the pan won second prize in the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off. Before the bake-off, the pan was a...

Although there are many baked goods to satisfy a sweet tooth, few desserts are as satisfying as fresh-baked cookies still warm from the oven. Most cookies start as simple blobs of dough spooned...

Silicone is the next generation in bakeware. It is easy to use and works better than non-stick bakeware. Though they need greasing, silicone molds are flexible and quick releasing, You can even...

Silicone bakeware offers a new level of ease and efficiency in the kitchen. This flexible bakeware, which is made from food-grade, FDA-approved silicone, is designed to release foods without...

Silicone bakeware is a versatile innovation cooks and bakers have enjoyed for the past few years. It is noted for providing even cooking and easy removal of baked goods. Silicone bakeware doesn't...

Normal use and repeated washing can leave cookie sheets, cake pans and other metal bakeware looking worn and rusted. Replacing these pans can be expensive. Before you resort to tossing your...

Commercial aluminum bakeware is known for its durability and for the fact that it is rust resistant, however not all aluminum bakeware holds up to this standard. If you find your aluminum bakeware...

Party cake options once limited you to serving a layered cake, a sheet cake or individual cupcakes. Now, you can make a giant cupcake large enough to cut and serve as you would a traditional cake....

With the act of cooking comes plenty of rewards--and annoyances. The sink, always and eternally full of dishes caked with food and other organic matter is one. This can be made all the worse when...

Whatever the occasion, there is nothing quite like a batch of cookies baking in the oven. And half of the fun is in their preparation. Memories can be made when mixing the batter, rolling the...

The secret to baking delicious cookies is not only perfecting the recipe but what type of cookie sheet you use. Since all pans are not made alike, the result of your cookies will vary.

Foods do not stick to silicone bakeware, even without cooking spray, but some recipes require you to apply cooking spray or oil to the inside of the pan. Once you have finished cooking, you must...

Silicone bakeware has been used widely in Europe since the 1980s and is growing in popularity in America, but it has several distinct disadvantages over traditional glass or metal bakeware.

The Christmas holiday is a perfect time for families and friends to gather. A great activity that everyone can enjoy is baking cookies. Making your own reindeer shaped cookie cutters can provide...

Silicone bakeware is still a new type of bakeware that requires some different safety tips compared with other types of bakeware. It is important to understand the safety aspect of silicone...

If you want to bake a cake that coordinates with the theme of a party or event, you have many options from which to choose, as cake pans are available in a variety of novel shapes and sizes. At...

The Pampered Chef offers a variety of products ranging from bakeware, pots and pans, kitchenware, cutlery, sauces and marinades, to their stoneware products. Their popular stoneware products are...

Silpat nonstick baking sheets, made in France by Demarle, Inc., are a popular way to prevent food from sticking to a pan without using a Teflon-coated nonstick pan. Silpat baking sheets come in...