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At Crate and Barrel, we’ve spent time comparison-baking in the kitchen to bring
you this edited collection with choices for all skill levels, whether you’re
using store-bought cookie dough or whipping up an authentic tarte Tatin.
Metal Bakeware
We are pleased to offer a choice of three finishes in metal baking pans,
depending on what and how frequently you bake. Our non-stick pans feature two
layers of coating bonded to aluminized steel, and can reduce baking times by
approximately 10%. Our uncoated pans for the more experienced baker meet even
commercial kitchen standards. Which to choose? You’ll find most home kitchens
are outfitted with a combination. But one great thing they all have in
common…they go right in the dishwasher. As you make your choices, remember
versatility—baking sheets can also roast asparagus or crisp up a pizza, a round
cake pan can bake a frittata, and a loaf pan can do banana bread one day,
meatloaf the next.
Basic
Professional
Commercial
Silicone Bakeware
Originally used by bakers in France, silicone mold technology brings
interesting definition and detail to baked goods, but with a flexible non-stick
surface you just twist and press for a quick release. Food-grade silicone can
withstand up to a 625-degree oven and conducts heat evenly, but unlike metal it
stops transferring heat the minute you remove it from the oven.
We’ve found the most useful everyday items to be our free-standing muffin cups and versatile French silicone woven mats that protect pans, eliminate burning and keep delicate cookies or sheet cakes intact. You can also use these reusable wonder mats to knead and roll dough without flour. Almost all silicone items can go in the oven, microwave or freezer, and dishwasher cleanup’s a snap.
Ceramic Bakeware
If you haven’t discovered our legendary white wares, you’ve really been missing
out on some of our favorite things in the store. Beautifully crafted of
porcelain or stoneware, they’re so wonderfully simple and they do so much. You
can mix in them, bake in them, store in them. They do weeknight casseroles, but
serve beautifully at the table when company’s coming. They’re everyday durable
and can go right from the oven to the table to, yes, the dishwasher. In a word,
you’d be wise to collect some.
While we’re fans of classic white, we occasionally introduce colorful stoneware pieces. Check in often, especially with a change in season, to see what’s new. |
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