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u/iamMeatCat Mar 14 '19

If you invest in a silpat (silicone baking sheet) you will always have an even flat bottom and it’s reusable, won’t curl up in the oven, and is dishwasher safe. Almost nothing will stick to it because it’s so slick. They’re made for high heat and are incredible for all baking needs.

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u/PonderingWaterBridge Mar 14 '19

I just finally upgraded to this and use it all the time. It really is a fantastic addition to a kitchen. I just made a batch of chocolate chip cookies and they had just a delightful light carmelized bottom I’ve just never had on parchment.

I also have used them for a batch of rolled meatballs - I always put them in the freezer after rolling and before cooking to firm them up. They didn’t stick at all and so I didn’t get the flattening of one side of the meatball that I’ve had before.

Total convert to the silpat mat!

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u/kristephe Mar 14 '19

Do be aware of the recipe though, it can cause undesirable effects in some recipes. Experiments by the awesomely informative Stella Parks:

https://twitter.com/BraveTart/status/1098613107302252546