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★★★★★
You'll Love It!
It really works, and works wonders.
USES:
* You can put anything on top of it for baking and nothing will stick. The first instinct is to bake cookies on them and you will be surprised how EVEN they will bake.
* I then tried frozen fish with dry rub condiments and it came out perfect. The skins don't stick and everything just slides off the mat. No oil added whatsoever.
* I frequently make croissants and notice that the bottom won't burn as fast as when done on a plain baking sheet.
* I also use the mat to handle sticky items like sugar for candy-making and dough. You won't need any flour to spread on the counter as this does the job just fine. You will wonder how you were able to bake without it for the longest time.
CLEANING:
* The best part is the clean up. You soak it in water and simply wipe off the food particles on the mat.
* For a thorough cleaning, just use mild soap and soft sponge.
* Stick it from the freezer to the oven and back to the freezer and it is perfectly OK. Nothing will crack or burst from the changing temperature - unlike glass pans.
* It is very flexible. Bend it, roll it, spread it out and use it for your rolling pin for the top and bottom.
CAUTION:
* Of course this isn't a magic device where food won't burn. It will just brown evenly the longer you keep it in the oven. Heat will simply be distributed on the mat.
* The product is made of silicone and fiberglass.
- Silicone is great, but it also does not mean it's indestructible. It can only be used within the temperatures from -40 degrees F to 482 degrees F.
- It has a lifespan of 2,000 to 3,000 times. As much as we want it to last, it will eventually wear out.
Fiberglass means that the product is finely weaved with glass. Therefore, it cannot be used as a cutting board. Yes, it's flexible but the glass weaves should be contained within the silicone.
DO NOT cut it into pieces. Buy the appropriate size for your needs. Once the glass particles are exposed, you will have to DISCARD it immediately as it will pose a health risk. I don't mean about breathing any harmful toxins, but those glass particles are sharp that if it goes into your food and on to your body...you get the picture.
That being said, enjoy the product and the wonder that it does. But use it with care. If used properly, it is worth every money spent.
February 2005 · Home and Kitchen