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As a home baker, you probably have a collection of bakeware in your kitchen, from pie pans<\/a> and loaf pans<\/a> to cookie sheets<\/a> and cake pans<\/a>. But have you ever stopped to think about the materials that these pans are made of, and how they can affect the final product of your baked goods?<\/p>\n From texture and taste to how evenly things cook, we found that different materials can have a significant impact on your baked goods. Here\u2019s what we know.<\/p>\n Hungry for more? Shop our collection of professional-grade bakeware for your next baking adventure!<\/strong><\/p>\n Shop Sur La Table Bakeware<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/learn.surlatable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Metal-Bakeware.jpg” alt=”how metal bakeware affects your baking” title_text=”Metal Bakeware” url=”https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/products\/bakeware\/?prefn1=material&prefv1=Stainless+Steel%7CAluminum%7CAluminized+Steel%7CTinned+Steel%7CSteel%7CCarbon+Steel&srule=best-matches&start=0&sz=24&utm_source=contentcenter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bakewarematerials” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Metal bakeware<\/a> is the most popular type of bakeware, and it comes in a variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel.<\/p>\n Metal pans are durable, easy to clean and conduct heat well, making them ideal for baking cookies, cakes and breads. However, metal pans can cause your baked goods to over-brown or even burn on the bottom, especially if they\u2019re not lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.<\/p>\n On top of that, the color and coating of the metal plays a role. Dark-colored metals and matte metals absorb heat quicker, causing the food to cook faster. Light-colored metals and pans with a shiny finish retain less heat and bake food more evenly. Nonstick coatings on metal bakeware can also affect baking times and shouldn\u2019t be used in high heat cooking, like broiling.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/learn.surlatable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cast-Iron.jpg” alt=”how cast iron affects your baking” title_text=”Cast Iron” url=”https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/products\/bakeware\/?prefn1=material&prefv1=Cast+Iron&srule=best-matches&start=0&sz=24&utm_source=contentcenter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bakewarematerials” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Many of the same foods that you bake in a metal pan can also be baked in a cast iron pan, like biscuits<\/a>, rolls<\/a>, corn bread<\/a> and cobblers<\/a>\u2014anything that would benefit from a crispy exterior.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a popular material due to its ability to retain heat and distribute it evenly. Cast iron<\/a> also has a natural nonstick surface that improves with use over time. Plus, it can endure high temperatures, which makes it ideal for baking bread or for use around the campfire!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/learn.surlatable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Glass-Bakeware.jpg” alt=”how glass bakeware affects your baking” title_text=”Glass Bakeware” url=”https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/products\/bakeware\/?prefn1=material&prefv1=Glass&srule=best-matches&start=0&sz=24&utm_source=contentcenter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bakewarematerials” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Glass bakeware<\/a> is another material that distributes heat evenly and holds heat well, which is why we love it for casseroles<\/a> and bread puddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n But, unlike metal, a glass baking dish acts as more of an insulator versus a heat conductor, which means your food will stay hotter for longer when you take it out of the oven. Because it takes longer to heat up and cool down, it\u2019s more prone to shattering if you don\u2019t handle it carefully. To avoid this, look for glassware made from borosilicate glass<\/a>, which is resistant to the sharp changes in temperature that can occur when going from oven to countertop.<\/p>\n The real perk of glass bakeware? It doesn\u2019t pick up any taste from the pan itself, since glass is a non-reactive material.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/learn.surlatable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ceramic.jpg” alt=”how ceramic affects your baking” title_text=”Ceramic” url=”https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/products\/bakeware\/?prefn1=material&prefv1=Ceramic&srule=best-matches&start=0&sz=24&utm_source=contentcenter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bakewarematerials” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ceramic baking dishes<\/a> perform similarly to glass pans in the same way cast iron pans compare to metal pans. This material works best for dishes that need to be baked slowly and evenly, such as casseroles<\/a>, pies<\/a>, lasagnas<\/a>, tarts<\/a> and quiche<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ceramic dishes are on the rise for their aesthetic, coming in a variety of colors, patterns and finishes, which makes them a great option for going from oven-to-table with ease. But fair warning\u2014they can be heavy and take longer to heat up than other materials.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/learn.surlatable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Stoneware.jpg” alt=”how stoneware affects your baking” title_text=”Stoneware” url=”https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/products\/bakeware\/?prefn1=material&prefv1=Stoneware&srule=best-matches&start=0&sz=24&utm_source=contentcenter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bakewarematerials” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Stoneware<\/a> might look similar to ceramic, but there\u2019s one key difference: stoneware is nonporous, whereas ceramic is porous. Its surface helps absorb moisture, giving your baked goods a crispy exterior. Just be sure to preheat the stoneware before baking to ensure even cooking.<\/p>\n Stoneware holds heat very well, so it bakes food and keeps food warm, just like glass bakeware. This also means it doesn\u2019t always handle high heat well. Some stoneware baking dishes are broiler-safe and some are not, so keep an eye out for that.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/learn.surlatable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Silicone.jpg” alt=”pros cons of silicone bakeware” title_text=”Silicone” url=”https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/products\/bakeware\/?prefn1=material&prefv1=Silicone&srule=best-matches&start=0&sz=24&utm_source=contentcenter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bakewarematerials” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Silicone bakeware<\/a> is lightweight, flexible and nonstick, making it the ideal option for baking muffins<\/a>, cupcakes<\/a> and other delicate baked goods. Since silicone is a nonstick substance, you don\u2019t have to spray molds with oil or grease for an easy release. But the type of silicone matters\u2014use approved, food-grade silicone at all times.<\/p>\n For the most part, silicone pans will cook food evenly without much risk of burning, but that also means you\u2019ll get less browning on dishes where it\u2019s desired. We like to caution that learning how to bake in silicone will take some trial and error. Plus, there\u2019s extra importance in keeping them clean, since they can retain odor if you don\u2019t wash them properly.<\/p>\nMetal Bakeware<\/h2>\n
Cast Iron Bakeware<\/h2>\n
Glass Bakeware<\/h2>\n
Ceramic Bakeware<\/h2>\n
Stoneware<\/h2>\n
Silicone Bakeware<\/h2>\n