How to Use a Silicone Muffin Pan

Silicone muffin pans easily release the muffins after baking.

Silicone muffin pans are designed to easily release the muffins after they have been baked. But because silicone muffin pans are very flexible, you must take extra precautions when baking with them.

Things You'll Need

• Non-stick cooking spray
• Cookie sheet

Instructions

1. Wash and dry your silicone muffin pan before first use.

2. Place the silicone muffin pan on a sturdy cookie sheet. This makes it much easier to handle in and out of the oven.

3. Coat the inside of the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or wipe it down with butter.

4. Fill the muffin cups according to recipe directions.

5. Bake until the muffins are thoroughly cooked per the recipe or when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

6. Remove the muffin pan from the oven and transfer the silicone pan with oven mitts or dishtowels to either a wire rack to cool or onto hot pads. If you leave the muffins on top of the oven on the cookie sheet, the muffins will stay warm for too long and be difficult to remove, leaving pieces and muffin residue inside the cups.

7. Let cool at least 20 minutes or until the silicone doesn't feel warm to the touch. The muffins will be easy to pop out.

8. Soak the silicone in hot, sudsy water and wash. Either dry with a towel or let air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use mitts or towels to handle the cookie sheet or the muffin pan.

References

• "The Essential Baker: The Comprehensive Guide to Baking with Chocolate, Fruit, Nuts, Spices, and Other Ingredients"; Carole Bloom; 2007