Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Liner, 11.75-Inch by 8.25-Inch
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Liner, 11.75-Inch by 8.25-Inch
Customer Review: I can't cook without it now!
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is amazing. I can't believe it wasn't developed sooner. Cookies slide right off, frozen food doesn't stick, even cheese nachos can be made on this and slid right onto the serving plate. Yes, you read that correctly. I make nachos right on this and scoot them onto a plate when they come out of the oven.
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A few hints:
1) DON'T OIL IT. If you add oil then it will become sticky. Sounds odd, but I had a friend over and she oiled it and it now is sticky. The sticky stuff finally came off with some major scrubbing, but don't oil it.
2) I found that when using new silicone baking mats I like to "break them in" because they tend to outgas on first use. I bake them with nothing on them for about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven. I have never had problems with this, but you do it at your own risk.
3) Don't be scared to put the mat directly onto your oven racks. I find that I get the best results this way. You can use it on a pan if you feel more comfortable that way.
4) Be aware of the maximum temperature for your mat.
5) Buy at least two so you can make batches of cookies with it.
6) Don't forget that if you are cooking at 350 degrees, the mat will be 350 degrees, so DON'T grab it with your hands. I can sometimes pull aluminum foil liners directly out of the oven (my friends say I have "asbestos" hands) because of their low heat capacity, but I can't do it with these.
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My favorite use: Low fat chicken tenders (my own personal recipe).
Cut chicken breasts into strips about 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch by however long you want them.
Soak them (refrigerated) in low or nonfat milk for 1/2 hour with 1 clove of garlic, quartered for every two breasts. Make sure the milk covers the pieces.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Dredge the chicken pieces, leaving the garlic behind, in a mixture of bread crumbs, salt and pepper. If you want, use flavored bread crumbs. I also use a little chipotle powder or chile powder when I want them spicy.
Bake chicken on ungreased baking mat until done, usually about 20 minutes. About 5 minutes before they are done, flip them over, to dry the bottom side.
Do not move the chicken on the mat until just before they are done.
My wife loves these. They are not as crispy as fried ones, but they are much healthier.
Customer Review: Another Indispensible Silpat Baking Mat...
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Silpat Baking Mats! They are versatile, easy to store and, even with the initial cost, end up saving one money when compared to parchment paper. The Demarle Silpat mats are the best quality product on the market, but their higher price makes them a splurge item for me.
I spoil my husband and son-in-law by baking their favorite chocolate chip cookies frequently and in batches of 3 or 4 cookies each time. I was tucking the extra on my larger mats under so they fit onto my smaller cookie sheet without the excess hanging off the end. This mat is the perfect size for baking smaller quantities of cookies. It fits nicely, with no hang-over, on my smaller cookie sheets. Further, it is just the right size for using in a toaster oven; this is a real plus for those who use that appliance on a regular basis. Like other Silpat mats, it cleans easily with a mild soap and water wash.
Although I felt this smaller mat would be quite useful, I couldn't reconcile myself to its somewhat disproportionate price, So I placed it on my Amazon Wishlist until I needed something to add to an order which would qualify my order for Super Saver Shipping. Rationalization is a wonderful thing...
If you are looking for a smaller Silpat mat, you can't go wrong with this item. I recommend it without reservation.
Customer Review: Fabulous! Where have these been my whole life?
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in a space that doesn't have room for a large oven so I bought the Hamilton Beach 31197 Countertop Oven with Convection and Rotisserie because it has the most space in a convection oven. These Silpats are the perfect size for baking cookies in any counterttop oven. I'm able to successfully bake a dozen at a time on each sheet on each rack speeding up the process. Of course, nothing sticks to these. If you ever roll out thin cookie dough, then you know that you must wait for the cookie sheets to cool before you can put another batch on the sheet. With these, just remove them from the baking sheet and they cool instantly! I found that a decent dish brush is the preferred method of cleaning them or they retain the fragrance of whatever was on them before. Very important to clean with a brush so that you don't have that problem! Just saying! :-) The next large oven I have, I would definitely look for the larger sizes! I wish I had these all along! What a great invention!Customer Review: It's a SILPAT...
Summary: 5 Stars
There really isn't a need to say anything more than the title.
If you bake, and you know bakeware, then you know silpat.
Every culinary student and chef knows of Silpat. Being a chef myself, it is a must in the kitchen.
The possibilities are endless.
For those of you who don't know, Silpat is the golden standard in silicone mats. Long before silicone became popular, chefs were using Silpat to bake more evenly. It makes biscuits and cookies as pretty on the bottom as you expect on the top.
Also, this product is inherently non-stick. Do not use spray or grease on it. You also need to use this on top of a baking sheet or tray. Do not set this directly on your oven rack.
For full directions, check out this handy how-to.
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Customer Review: One of the best things to happen to baking
Summary: 5 Stars
I first discovered Silpats while I was in Culinary School and had a baking and pastry course. I was amazed at how well these things work. And after using them at school I had to buy some for my own home. You never have to worry about items sticking ever again. You can literally bake anything on these. I have used mine to bake cookies, biscuits, rolls, pastries, even frozen foods like pizza rolls and chicken nuggets cook up well on these. And you never have to use oils or cooking spray because nothing sticks. They are also easy to clean and store well. But I doubt you will ever need to store the Silpat because you will be using it all the time. So whether you are an occasional baker or bake all the time, a Silpat is an investment worth making.