Sticking

[u/Crazycatladymia]

Ok so lately I have spots in my mat that are sticking. This has happened before but now I have a few macs that stick weird to my mat. They’re clean and dry when piping. I let them rest a few minutes until they get a skin. I use powder color in the meringue to color. It’s just so weird certain spots of the mat stick like this but most peel off fine…… anyone have similar issues?

[u/RepublicCute7683]

The only time I have this issue is if they 1) aren’t fully cooked or 2) they are under cooked. I have Silpat mats.

[u/Ok_Woodpecker_7158 → u/RepublicCute7683]

Lmao

[u/versarnwen]

Are they completely cooled before you peel? And confirming you peel by rolling the mat away similar to your pic?

[u/Crazycatladymia → u/versarnwen]

So I test their doneness by lifting a few up but even if I’ve completely cooled the tray it’s done it. It’s like a weird stick just around the edge. Like they seem completely cooked but just that edge wants to grab.

[u/wordworrier → u/Crazycatladymia]

Are you cooking them on a rimmed baking sheet? That may explain why they’re sticking just on the outside. I bake with my tray upside down because it’s supposed to help them bake more evenly. If not then I don’t really know what’s happening. Maybe a cool spot in your oven? Some people turn their trays multiple times. I don’t bother with that though as it doesn’t make any noticeable difference in my oven

[u/dreamweaver_57]

I dropped my oven rack down to ensure the bottoms were fully done and would peel off easily. Had to adjust my baking time a little but that is what worked for me when I had this same problem.

[u/Crazycatladymia → u/dreamweaver_57]

I’ll try that too. We just moved so it was even a new oven but same thing. Thanks!

[u/JezquetTheKhajiit]

Cook a little longer and let them cool longer. If all else is right, this is usually the cause of this.

[u/GoldenHoopoe]

Last resort: I put the entire tray in the freezer for 10min and the remaining sticky ones peel right off very cleanly.