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Plastic bakeware?

After speaking of the mini muffin tins, I see that our local mega grocery store chain (Jewel) has a display of bake ware that looks like plastic (nylon, or?). Very flexible. Muffin pans, flat "cookie sheets,", bread pans, round bowls for unknown use -- plus sleeves for pan handles and "grabbers" (look like claws) I guess in place of pot holders to hold things from the oven. . Has anybody used these things? Are they worth it? The muffin trays and bread pans are so flexible, I would guess you have to set them on sheet pans to get them in and out of the oven to keep them from flexing and spilling. They are priced at, mostly, five dollars each. Is there any advantage in these versus getting basic aluminum pans? I'm planning for large quantity batch baking. . TIA . Rev. Jim

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j-lattie
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The only real advantage that I see in flexible silicone bakeware is that it doesn't take up much room to store. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I don't have problem with things sticking with conventional bakeware. The flexible stuff is offered in limited sizes and shapes, so you don't have many choices. If you want something unusual you have to get the professional lines and then the price is more like $35 - $50, not $5.

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Vox Humana

They sound like a silicone rubber material. These have become quite popular with some users since they are non-stick and easy to clean.

You need to support them on a baking sheet.

If they are very thin you might check if these are pans or liners. The couple I have are quite thick and stand up without support.

$5 is very cheap for these.

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marks542004

Thanks all, for your replies. These are not thin, but fairly thick. In going back and reading the labels, an advantage sounds like you can, say for the muffins, invert and push out the bottom, almost turning each one inside out. Perhaps same for the loaf pan. . I think I'll try one of each, while the sakle continues, and then go back for more if they are a success. The flat sheets for cookies, if they just line a metal sheet, I see no need for. my non-stick sheets, spatula, and even parchment paper work just fine. It's just that I tend to ruin many muffins or breads trying to coax the finished product out. Tyhey also have a nylon/silicon (?) basting brush that looks kind of klunky. But hey, I'll try it.

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j-lattie

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