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There are so many kitchen gadgets and gizmos out there—and if your kitchen space is anything like mine, you’ve only got so much room to store your standalone appliances and cooking accessories.
One item I always make space for is my Silpat Baking Mat. I’m not a professional chef by any means, but I do cook quite a bit at home, and the Silpat Baking Mat is my secret ingredient. Food no longer sticks to the pan after baking, so I can cook bacon in the oven without having to forcefully use a spatula to get it loose, and I can bake cookies that have a crisp golden brown bottom.
What can you cook on the Silpat?
Silpat sells a variety of mat sizes and designs that come with helpful outlines to guide you through the baking process.
You can bake just about anything using the Silpat, but there are a few drawbacks. If youre cooking pizza or another food that needs to be cut before serving, make sure to transfer it to a cutting board. Silpat advises against using knives, pizza cutters, and other sharp objects that may knick or tear the baking mat.
Moreover, some recipes, like cakes and brownies, may call for you to cut a piece of parchment paper to the size of the pan. In these instances, it makes more sense to use parchment paper, so you can trim it down to the exact size you need.
Silpat does sell different sized mats, but you probably don’t need to keep every size in stock at home. They also make baking mats specifically for breads and cookies. There also sell baking molds for mini muffins, mini loaves, mini fluted cakes, and more.
What is the Silpat Baking Mat?
The mat can withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F without making your baked goods (or bacon) burnt or overly crisp.
The Silpat Baking Mat is a nonstick, reusable baking mat made in France. The mat was conceptualized in 1965 by French baker Monsieur Guy Demarle, who sought “a better way” to bake baguettes.
So, he invented the Silpat—made from fiberglass mesh and food-grade silicone. All Silpat products meet FDA regulations, are certified by the National Science Foundation, and are Kosher-safe.
Silpat claims the mat “provides consistent heat distribution” and “promotes even baking and browning.” The silicone mat was designed to withstand oven temperatures of up to 500°F. (I’ve not tested the mat at that temperature, but I’ve used it with my oven cranked to 425°F and everything was just fine.)
As for storage, Silpat cautions against bending or folding the mats, as doing so may cause damage. I usually roll mine up and store it with other pots and pans. Or, you can buy a Silpat storage band to keep your baking mat in tip-top shape.
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FAQ
Is a Silpat mat worth it?
When should you not use Silpat?
Why are silpats so expensive?
Is it better to bake cookies on parchment or Silpat?
Does silpat sell baking mats?
Silpat does sell different sized mats, but you probably don’t need to keep every size in stock at home. They also make baking mats specifically for breads and cookies. There also sell baking molds for mini muffins, mini loaves, mini fluted cakes, and more. How do you clean the Silpat Baking Mat?
What can you use a silpat for?
We use our silpat in place of parchment paper or aluminum foil when baking just about everything. It’s particularly great for baking very delicate things like crackers, meringue, and puff pastry.
Is silpat good for baking?
The silpat itself is also slightly tacky, so when you lay it down on your cookie sheet, it stays there. We use our silpat in place of parchment paper or aluminum foil when baking just about everything. It’s particularly great for baking very delicate things like crackers, meringue, and puff pastry.
Is silpat safe for my health?
The Silpat is Certified! Being certified means that the Silpat is 100% safe for consumer’s health. Silpat® has successfully met the most demanding quality standards/certifications of: The Pubic Health and Safety Company, The Food and Drug Administration and Kosher-Pareve certified for pre-baking, baking, and freezing.