Things You Didn’t Know About Silicone Baking Mats
Silicone baking mats are a reusable alternative to parchment paper. Place them in a baking pan and you instantly have a non-stick baking surface that you can use, wash and reuse. Made of silicone with an embedded heat-conductive fiberglass or nylon fiber mesh, these nonstick mats were originally used in restaurant kitchens. They have become increasingly popular with home cooks over the past decade. Content 1. What are silicone baking mats? 2. Can I use a baking mat instead of parchment paper? 3. What are silicone baking mats used for? 4. How do I use a silicone baking mat? 5. How do I clean a silicone baking mat? 1. What are silicone baking mats? Silicone baking mats are sheets made of silicone, usually woven with fiberglass threads to keep the mat strong. They are flexible and bendable and are primarily used to cover baking pans. Because of their non-stick properties, they are also great for baking messy or sticky mixtures. Silicone baking mats come in a variety of...