Amazon Basics Silicone Baking Mat, 2 Piece Set, Old Standard, Rectangular, 101.6 x 76.2

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Not sure which way up your mat should go? Place the mat with the writing side facing up. Step 3: Add Your Batter or Dough This a neat tip for how to use a Silpat mat. Grate some Parmesan cheese and form it into a circle on the silicone baking mat. Bake it until it is golden brown. Remove with a silicone spatula and place over the top of a small glass and form into a cup while the cheese is still warm. Either way, there are multiple silicone mat substitutes you likely already have on hand in your kitchen which can easily be swapped for a silicone baking mat. Wax Paper Using a Silpat baking mat to bake and roll a Swiss Roll cake makes this baking project a breeze. The cake mixture is baked on the pan and then filling is added and the whole cake is rolled right on the silicone mat.

In terms of performance, the mat is made from a woven, fiberglass mesh that feels made to last, and provides a firm grip against baking sheets and countertops. But unlike many competitors, Silpat does not recommend washing their mats in the dishwasher, and the same rigidity that makes them adhere to surfaces so well, also makes them more difficult to clean in the sink. Although Rachel found the oily residue slightly difficult to remove, Silpat ensures that an oily feeling and discoloration is normal. The key to the versatility and efficiency of a silicone mat is that it contains a fiberglass grid that does not retain heat the way metal pans do. This mat is dishwasher safe, but the thin, floppy build makes it fairly easy to wash in the sink by hand: "The lighter color of this mat could retain more stains over time, but the material wiped clean pretty easily after the first initial uses," says Rachel.

Oven Safe Temperature: 446 degrees | Sizes Available: 11.4 x 10.2 inches, 23.5 x 17.5 inches, 23.6 x 20 inches, 23.6 x 23.6 inches, 27.5 x 20 inches, 31.5 x 23.6 inches Indeed, you’re already halfway there – you’ve found the definitive guide on how to use silicone baking mats, including when to use them, and when it’s better to use an alternative method in place of silicone in your baking endeavors . What Is a Silicone Baking Mat Used For? Another idea is to lay out candy canes on a mat and then, while the mixture is still warm, wrap it around an upside down shot glass and form the soft peppermint into shape.

This YouTube Video shows how to do it with parchment paper but it could be just as easily done with a silicone mat. Making Pizzas : Greasing a baking sheet with butter, margarine, or shortening is a similar option. Just dab on a paper towel and spread in and around your pans, getting in all their nooks and crannies.

And here's one more cool way you can put your baking mat to use: Try placing them under cutting boards to keep them from sliding across the counter while you do your prep work. The only downside of silicone from a safety point of view is the upper limit of the temperature tolerance. This is one time when the high heat of the silicone baking mat is not as important as the even cooking that the mats provide. Meringues are cooked at a very low temperature and these mats will give you fluffy and crispy meringues with just the right texture.