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Best Bread & Loaf Pans

USA Pan Bakeware Aluminized Steel 1 Pound Loaf Pan
Every USA Pan is made in the USA and has been designed with the same standard high performance features that commercial bakers enjoy including aluminized steel and heavy gauge steel construction that allows for even heat distribution and maximum service life. USA Pan is a Bundy Family owned company, based in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area that has been producing high performance bakeware for over 50 years. USA Pan is a Bundy Family Company that has proudly manufactured high quality bakeware and provided jobs in the USA for over 50 years.
Reviews
"The photo shows the pan and first bread 5 minutes out of the oven just put on the cooling rack."
"NOTE: THE BAKEWARE IS MADE IN THE USA! There is also a loaf pan which can be used when baking meatloaf."
"Great product, only issue I have is that in the corners you have gaps."
"Rock solid professional pan."
"I have never been able to do well with bread."
"I was thinking about purchasing the pans from Williams Sonoma, but I found out that USA pans makes their pans."
"I thought the raised portions in the pan would make it nearly impossible to clean, but I was wrong - they clean up like a dream (I hand wash them)."
"When I turned the pan over the loaf plopped out clean as a whistle."
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Lodge L7B3 Cast Iron Drop Biscuit Pan, Pre-Seasoned
Just spoon your favorite mix into the wells to create perfectly shaped, mouth watering biscuits. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"This is a great pan!"
"Awesome product that will last a lifetime!"
"It's a Lodge."
"You will need to keep it well-seasoned constantly with vegetable oil, as it gets extremely dry."
"I bought this to try a recipe for Asian style stuffed griddle cakes on stove top."
"This does NOT work as a crumpet pan which is why I bought it after reading an online recipe site that recommended it instead of rings."
"I only have used this once so far but am very pleased with the results."
"I've also discovered that a pineapple slice fits perfectly in each cup, making it a great pan for making individual pineapple upside-down cakes!"
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Chicago Metallic Commercial II Non-Stick Perforated French Bread Pan
Offering both traditional uncoated and dual coated, diamond-quality non-stick Bakeware, the Commercial II line provides the strength and durability to craft delectable results day after day. The entire line is made of heavy-weight aluminized steel for superior heat conduction and even baking results. This perforated French bread pan bakes 2 loaves at a time; air circulates freely around dough creating crisp, golden-brown crust.
Reviews
"My "no-knead" bread formulas (french and sourdough) make 2 loaves. In my humble opinion, these are a necessity for those of us that have a life and want do not want to spend all of my time trying to prop my loaves up to try to get a decent loaf of bread that can be used to make sandwiches measuring more than 2 inches tall."
"The difference that this rack made was that instead of being flat as they were on a cookie sheet, the loaves were nice and round, which made them much better for making sandwiches from."
"So if you follow a baguette recipe you'll end up more with a 'Pain' shape than a 'Baguette shape' means your bread will be shorter and bigger than a baguette."
"It is light weight too and the non stick makes for easy clean up, Since it isn't recommended that you put in a dish washer ."
"I rubbed the pan very lightly with oil and there was absolutely no issues with the bread sticking to the pan."
"I've made bread for 65 plus years, and I took a picture of the 2 loaves."
"I'd maybe try flattening the pan out a bit to minimize this discrepancy, but would be concerned with weakening the center connection ridge since it's already perforated and bent."
"Best for those wonderful crunchy loaves that taste so amazing when you rip em open still hot just for the joy of fresh hot bread."
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Best French Bread & Baguette Pans

Chicago Metallic Commercial II Non-Stick Perforated French Bread Pan
Offering both traditional uncoated and dual coated, diamond-quality non-stick Bakeware, the Commercial II line provides the strength and durability to craft delectable results day after day. The entire line is made of heavy-weight aluminized steel for superior heat conduction and even baking results. This perforated French bread pan bakes 2 loaves at a time; air circulates freely around dough creating crisp, golden-brown crust.
Reviews
"My "no-knead" bread formulas (french and sourdough) make 2 loaves. In my humble opinion, these are a necessity for those of us that have a life and want do not want to spend all of my time trying to prop my loaves up to try to get a decent loaf of bread that can be used to make sandwiches measuring more than 2 inches tall."
"The difference that this rack made was that instead of being flat as they were on a cookie sheet, the loaves were nice and round, which made them much better for making sandwiches from."
"So if you follow a baguette recipe you'll end up more with a 'Pain' shape than a 'Baguette shape' means your bread will be shorter and bigger than a baguette."
"It is light weight too and the non stick makes for easy clean up, Since it isn't recommended that you put in a dish washer ."
"I rubbed the pan very lightly with oil and there was absolutely no issues with the bread sticking to the pan."
"I've made bread for 65 plus years, and I took a picture of the 2 loaves."
"I'd maybe try flattening the pan out a bit to minimize this discrepancy, but would be concerned with weakening the center connection ridge since it's already perforated and bent."
"Best for those wonderful crunchy loaves that taste so amazing when you rip em open still hot just for the joy of fresh hot bread."
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Best Loaf Pans

USA Pan Bakeware Aluminized Steel 1 Pound Loaf Pan
Every USA Pan is made in the USA and has been designed with the same standard high performance features that commercial bakers enjoy including aluminized steel and heavy gauge steel construction that allows for even heat distribution and maximum service life. USA Pan is a Bundy Family owned company, based in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area that has been producing high performance bakeware for over 50 years. USA Pan is a Bundy Family Company that has proudly manufactured high quality bakeware and provided jobs in the USA for over 50 years.
Reviews
"The photo shows the pan and first bread 5 minutes out of the oven just put on the cooling rack."
"NOTE: THE BAKEWARE IS MADE IN THE USA! There is also a loaf pan which can be used when baking meatloaf."
"Great product, only issue I have is that in the corners you have gaps."
"Rock solid professional pan."
"I have never been able to do well with bread."
"I was thinking about purchasing the pans from Williams Sonoma, but I found out that USA pans makes their pans."
"I thought the raised portions in the pan would make it nearly impossible to clean, but I was wrong - they clean up like a dream (I hand wash them)."
"When I turned the pan over the loaf plopped out clean as a whistle."
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Best Specialty Bread & Loaf Forms

Banneton Proofing Basket 8.5" Round - with Cloth Liner and FREE Flexible Bowl Scraper for Shaping Dough | Only From Indigo True Company
Bake Artisan Bread in Your Own Oven Whether you are a seasoned bread baker or a novice, using a banneton will help you get a crispier loaf with a deliciously crunchy crust. This is because banneton baskets are made of natural cane and work by creating a slightly humid micro-climate between the dough and the banneton during proofing. Proofing In Cloth Liner Bannetons are used for proofing the bread dough before baking (commonly referred to as the second rise). Comes with a FREE flexible bowl scraper to help handle wet dough before proofing, care instructions in pdf format. Handcrafted from unbleached natural cane (food-safe and non-toxic, complies with EU food standards and passed all safety testing).
Reviews
"I can also use it as a bread basket after I brush out the flour and line it with a linen napkin."
"Note: I haven't tried this with very loose dough, but with any "standard" 3:1 or even 2:1 (flour to water ratio) bread dough it's a champ."
"It's sturdy yet flexible & works wonders and You no longer get bread dough stuck to your hands 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽."
"I might need some more practice with the bread dough (since it was a bit too moist) and was difficult to keep the shape after I took it out of the bannenton."
"The bowl scraper works very well and helps both with getting the dough out after proofing and cleaning before washing."
"I flour the basket well before each proofing and the dough releases easily as I put it on baking surface."
"My husband and I love making our own bread but had one problem, no matter what we tried to do it always came out a little flat."
"I had tried using a floured kitchen towel and a regular bowl before, but the dough always stuck to the towel, creating a big mess."
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Best Cake Pans

Baker's Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan
Baker's Edge Signature Cookie Bars Marbled Cheesecake Brownies Raspberry Pecan Blondies. We also include a custom nylon spatula - so you are ready to bake as soon as you open the box and preheat the oven! Featured on hit tv shows, series, magazines, gameshows, and even a local paper two! Durable nonstick coating and heavy gauge cast aluminum construction.
Reviews
"Between the pan and the great silicone lid that fits it perfectly, I spent money I did not need to spend. I would just trim off the edges here and there, eat the occasional corner piece, and enjoy the chewy goodness."
"Baked the brownies for the exact same time as in a regular pan."
"My home came with a top-heat only convection oven, which never cooks many food items evenly."
"Should have written this a while ago because we love this pan!"
"Has some minor casting imperfections (meaning it's not perfectly smooth), but it's awesome nonetheless if you just like the edge pieces of a particular recipe or you're getting too much variation in consistency from the edge to the middle in a normal pan."
"There is always a fight in our house for the four corner pieces of a brownie batch, now no more fights with this pan!"
"It’s an all-edge brownie tray...how could it possibly be less than fantastic?"
"I just made my first batch and they came out perfect."
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Best Popover Pans

Chicago Metallic Professional 6-Cup Popover Pan, 15.5-Inch-by-9-Inch
The cups are designed so that as popovers bake, rise, and "pop over" just like in the bakery—they won't spread into the others in the pan. That’s why we’ve been crafting innovative equipment, for professionals and serious home bakers, for over 100 years. Use this pan to make traditional popovers, Yorkshire puddings but can also be used to make traditional muffins.
Reviews
"But you could also save $3 and buy this other pan that, in my opinion, is a smidgen better than the Chicago Metallic. Compare this to: Bellemain 6 Cup Nonstick Popover Pan. (Available on Amazon). Yes, I felt like a doctor with a jar of butter oiling up the pans, but ANYWAY... That's why popover pans are separated like that to allow air circulation. The extra 0.25" wider mouth allowed the pop over to open ever so slightly more than the Chicago. The Chicago brand had a more straight side (so to speak) whereas the Bellmain curved out slightly more rounded at the top of the cups. I was America Test Kitchen's #1 pick and recommended product. Again, the extra edge the Bellmain had was: smoother opening/curvature of the cup, darker color for better heat absorption, and slightly heavier weight. The slight problem the Bellmain had was more imperfection as detected by my fingers and this may lead to longer term non-stick performance issue but again I cannot predict this without a long-term trial. Both cups when new released the pastry very, very easily without any issue whatsoever. The Bellmain produced a slightly prettier popover than the Chicago. Make sure you hot water soak your eggs, milk, and melt that better before whisking the batter."
"First time I had a popover was at a quaint country restaurant in Wisconsin and they were so good and unique I knew I would want to make them."
"I've read in some of the reviews the their popovers did not pop over. First, if you use too much flour, they will not pop over."
"Arrived within 2 days!"
"After eating popovers fresh out of the oven at the Jordan Pond House in Acadia, Maine, I just had to buy a popover pan!"
"I struggled trying to make popovers with a muffin tin (fail!)."
"As described..delivered as promised."
"Arrived on time and works as advertised."
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Best Pie, Tart & Quiche Pans

Norpro Nonstick Mini Cheesecake Pan with Handles, 12 count
Your friends will think you’re a professional pastry artist with this fun, versatile Mini Cheesecake pan, with 12 individual cups! Norpro’s offering of innovative, high quality product for cooking, preparing and serving food are produced with superior materials and craftsmanship. Your friends will think you’re a professional with this fun, versatile Mini Cheesecake pan, with 12 individual cups!
Reviews
"It was a bit hard to pry the disc off the cheesecake without messing it up."
"The pan worked perfectly but its easier with two people, one to poke the round from underneath and one to gently grab it from the top (they are soft and you have to be careful not to squish them)."
"Hoping you can come up with either a silicon bottom that would seal tightly while cooking or maybe an insert to go over each tin..."
"Buy two pans, because 24 is a perfect number of cheesecakes to make for a party and you can bake them all at the same time."
"I got two of them thinking I would that much when I bake."
"One other thing to note- these little beauties cook in about 15 minutes...so much less time than a big cheesecake and that's great when you live in a hot State (Texas) and don't want to heat up your kitchen."
"This is the product I wanted however upon receiving my pan there were only 11 bottoms for the pan."
"I just received two pans two Amazon Warehouse Deals."
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Best Jelly-Roll Pans

USA Pan Bakeware 1300ST Half Sheet Pan, Set of 2, Aluminized Steel
These baking pans provide home bakers with high quality and heavy duty tools to create memories and flawless homemade cookies, rolls or french-fries for friends and family. The pans are built with performance features that commercial bakers enjoy, including heavy gauge aluminized steel constructed to allow even heat distribution and maximum service life and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Commercial grade sheet pan proudly made in the USA.
Reviews
"UPDATE: USA Pans has promptly and courteously replaced my defunct pans at no charge whatsoever."
"We've had a problem regulating the temperature in our toaster oven, but when using this bake pan everything cooks to perfection."
"This is my go to bakeware brand now and highly recommend the muffin pans."
"But for now, I will use silicone spatula and remind my kids to exercise caution when suing so this pan does not get scratched."
"USA pans do not buckle in the oven at high heat."
"I used this pan several times and everything just slides right off!"
"Do not buy those, we have used them for only a few month now and the coating on both pans is coming off!!!!"
"This weekend we roasted onions, peppers and artichoke hearts for a veggie paella... the pan looks as though it came back from Afghanistan."
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Best Roasting Pans

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 16-Inch Rectangular Roaster with Rack, 7117-16UR
Style Name: Roaster Rack. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"roasts wonderfully, great size for turkeys, hams even pork roasts for pulled pork."
"Great roasting pan."
"This is a great size roasting pan with stainless Steel roasting rack."
"excellent, low cost stainless roasting pan."
"Solid, and nice looking."
"Purchased this as a gift."
"The handles stick off from the end of the pan and I have to put it in the oven at an angle just to get it to fit."
"Full disclosure, I probably should have done some more research on this pan before I bought it but I saw Stainless, Roaster, riveted handles and I figured it would work. Sure it will cook a turkey or a roast but about all it will do is give you handles to take the item in and out of the oven and stop juices from running everywhere."
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Best Muffin & Cupcake Pans

USA Pan Bakeware Cupcake and Muffin Pan, 12 Well, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
The USA Pan 12 Cup Cupcake and Muffin Pan measures a full 2.75 x 2.0625 x 1.375 inches* in each cup. The 12 Cup Cupcake and Muffin Pan feature a fluted surface design that facilitates air circulation and also maximizes pan strength, which helps to resist warping. Nonstick Americoat coating - a patented silicone coating which is PTFE, PFOA and BPA free - provides quick and easy release of all baked-goods and minimal easy clean up.
Reviews
"I purchased this pan to make hamburger buns, and the results were AMAZING ...I'm not even a good baker and they were effortless."
"When my muffins are out of the oven, I invert the tin and the muffins spring out with alacrity."
"I used to have to use liners but I'd find that I'd run out of them and I am not about to go back to the store to buy them in the middle of muffin time. I now preheat oven, make muffins, put the batter straight into the pan without doing anything to the pan (not even spraying with non stick spray) and into the oven they go."
"I have to cook my own grainless bread; so, I have used this pan to make English muffins (pour batter 1/2 full) and to make poppy seed sandwich rounds (pour batter almost full)."
"The cherry filling spilled over as it always does. AND, the spilled, cooked-on cherry filling peeled right off the pan."
"I bought this pan as a gift for my mom for her birthday because she has several other pans by USA pans and requested this one."
"This is a pan to consider if you're a serious muffin maker."
"Even my husband eats them....though he will not eat any allergy free breads or rolls I buy."
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Best Pizza Pans & Stones

Lodge P14P3 Seasoned Cast Iron Baking and Pizza Pan, 14 Inch
Seasoned 14" round pizza pan with loop handles features even, fast heating and excellent heat retention. Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating; Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil.
Reviews
"I am in love with this Pizza pan."
"A long review for those curious about the ins and outs of this great piece of cookware. I have also attached photos (see customer images above). SHORT REVIEW. Pros: *Preseasoned. *Multiple uses. *Can be used almost anywhere. *Makes best pizza ever. *Heats evenly. *Won't stain. *Provides iron in diet. *Easy cleanup. *Made in the USA. Cons: *It is 11 pounds (Not a con for me, but could be heavy for some). Bottom Line: Glad I bought it and would recommend it to anyone interested. LONG REVIEW. What comes in the box: *Lodge Logic Preseasoned Pizza Pan 16 x 15 x 2.5 (** Cooking surface is 14 inches **), 11 pounds. Before you can get that true black cast iron slickness, it still needs one or two more rounds in the oven with Crisco or just cook a pound a bacon on it like I did. *Griddle on stove for eggs, bacon, pancakes, burgers, hot dogs and similar items. *Stir Fry (Use it on one burner; the middle gets the hottest and it gets cooler towards the edges, just like a wok!). For example, if I took the pan out of a blazing hot oven and ran cold water on it right away, it may bend or break. The pan heats evenly all the way to the center creating a perfect, uniform crust. (see customer image above). For softer pizza, follow the same directions as above without first baking the dough. Although the pizza does still cook while in the pan, I noticed it basically keeps it warm until the last slice. If you cut your pizza in the pan, please be careful not to scratch seasoning. Because it is cast iron, it won't stain like a pizza stone or get those burnt spots like aluminum does. Normally, I eat about 2/3 of the pie along with a side salad and I am satisfied--I do have a good appetite. (The photos included above do have a US quarter in the picture so you can gauge the size of the pie). Clean up & Seasoning: After cooking, take a dry paper towel while the pan is still warm and wipe it down (if it is really dirty use a little water but I never use soap). Place pan back in the warm oven or on top of the burner just used. Oils that I have used are vegetable, peanut, coconut, Pam, crisco, and lard. Place piece upside down in the center of the middle rack. After 30 minutes, take the piece out and wipe anymore excess oil."
"Not much to add, but if you're serious about making pizza, this is the only pan you'll ever need, regardless of technique."
"My husband makes almost everything from scratch (except cheese & pepperoni) and it's so much better than ordering from papa johns or dominos!"
"I love cast iron and totally love this pan it was a toss up....pizza stone or cast iron. I have no doubt the pizza and potatoes and whatever else I cook on it will be wonderful."
"Nearly 2 days later Amazon shipped it anyhow while saying all that time they were attempting to cancel my order. A couple of days later I noticed that Amazon had removed that statement from their website. Anyway, I tried out the pan last night and just like all of the rest of my Lodge items it worked flawlessly. The family was surprised at how well it turned out even thought I've been making pizzas for them for about 25 years."
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Best Bakers & Casseroles

Pyrex Easy Grab 28-Piece Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set
Each piece comes with a secure-fitting red plastic lid, designed to keep your foods fresher longer. Glass is preheated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer & dishwasher safe.
Reviews
"The item came packaged correctly and unopened (New in box) but one of the lids had a side piece that was cracked, which means the cover will not stay on correctly."
"As far as 'safety' the lids are plastic, seemingly very high quality as well, but they may melt if you aren't careful."
"I purchased this set because I liked the sizes of the dishes and especially because Pyrex is made here in the USA!"
"One lid didn't fit correctly (the lid for the smaller oblong pan)."
"I use them everyday and they are working well for refrigerator storage warming up in the microwave."
"I purchased these because every metal pan I’ve purchased rusted!"
"We really like being able to pop these in the microwave from the fridge without worrying about plastic."
"Not only have I spent an hour of my life scrubbing out my oven, picking up tiny little glass pieces from parts of my oven that I didn't know about (which I was completely ok with by the way). I have wasted 2 full boxes of scalloped potatoes! I am now off to pick out the tiny little pieces of glass from my hands."
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Best Baking & Cookie Sheets

Nordicware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet (2 Pack), Silver
The durable, natural aluminum construction bakes evenly and browns uniformly, while the light color prevents overbrowning. Baked goods rise and bake evenly due to aluminums superior heat conductivity and the reinforced encapsulated steel rim prevents warping.
Reviews
"I have bought so many high priced "commercial grade" cookie sheets in the past that I hesitated to buy these."
"I wouldn't feel comfortable putting any food DIRECTLY on this pan. Don't trust all that gray metallic colored residue that comes off in the washing process. Update Feb 20, 2012: I sent Nordic Ware an e-mail asking if they could explain the reason for all the gray metal color all over everything when I wash this pan. I told them I was very happy to buy a pan made in the USA and the product did perform flawlessly. Update Nov 19, 2012: After almost a year someone commented on my feedback suggesting I try contacting Nordic Ware customer service again. I just got an e-mail saying they received it, reviewed the information, and they're sending me a new pan because THE GRAYING I'M EXPERIENCING IS NOT NORMAL."
"The cookies on my old sheet started burning on the bottom so I took them out a few minutes earlier than the nordicware."
"The prefect pan to make Texas sheet cakes in!!"
"This is the best commercial baking sheet that I have ever owned."
"Doesn't say made in the USA."
"The pans would warp when heated, often causing the food on them to 'jump' when taking something out of the oven as the pan would shift/flex abruptly from changes in temperature."
"I was planning to return them, as I already had two PAN USA half sheets and two PAN USA cookie sheets."
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Best Bakeware Sets

Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick Bakeware 10-Piece Set, Latte Brown with Cranberry Red Handle Grips
enjoy Easy, delicious roasted and baked foods with the distinctive, durable Rachael ray Cucina nonstick bakeware 10-piece bakeware set in a unique and stylish color. Oven safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, the nonstick bakeware set includes all the essential pan shapes for great baking results.
Reviews
"I love that all of the pans have a good size handle area on both sides - I used to hate picking up my cake pan or muffin tins and having the thumb of my oven mitt smoosh into the food when I was trying to remove it from a hot oven. As the ham finished cooking, the glaze got WAY more sticky, and leaked out of the foil, all over the cookie pan, bubbled up, and literally burnt onto the surface. I just rinsed the pan with more hot water, and before I even touched it with the sponge, the rest of the burnt goo fell out!! The pan looks brand new, like it had never gone through such a horrible ordeal :-) I have never had a pan that came clean without severe scrubbing, scraping, soaking, and more scrubbing."
"As far as the talk of toxic fumes coming off the metal, or it being bad for your birds and small pets when you use them for the first time (as said in the instructions, which one reviewer did mention), I am sure that it is propably something that California had them write in the warning labels, because these are not teflon coated pans. Still, it is better to be safe and not have any of your birds around your kitchen while you cool or clean anything, because birds are especially sensitive to cleaning materials as well as food cooking sumes. Your oven itself has materials in it which can affect birds every time you heat it up."
"Got these for our college son and he uses them all the time."
"One negative: The first few times you wash them in a dishwasher, beware of water dripping from under the rolled edges of the pan (it is darkly stained with rust from the unprotected steel under the rolled edge)."
"These are the easiest things to cook/bake on!"
"I had this in my oven and the silicon burnt off at 375 degrees."
"Update: Tried to get a replacement with Rachel Ray and they told me they were not in charge of their products, I had to call the manufacturer, Meyer, and they said we had to pay for the shipping to them, they would "inspect it" to make sure I was not the one to cause the defect and then they might send a replacement."
"It stains very easily and absolutely does not return to its original condition afternonly a handful of uses."
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Best Ramekins & Soufflé Dishes

Bellemain 4 oz. Porcelain Ramekins, Set of 6
From making individual desserts and baked eggs to holding prepped cooking ingredients and party dips, ramekins can be real workhorses in your kitchen and on your table. Bake lava cakes in the oven (up to 400°F); organize your "mise en place" (chopped and measured ingredients) ; serve salsa and shredded cheese at your taco buffet; store leftovers in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave. This convenient size measures 3.75" diameter x 1.5" high —perfect for individual servings of pudding, fruit cobbler, baked egg breakfast, etc. You can serve food in them, eat out of them, and never worry about chips, nicks, cracks, and scratches. 100% FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins will resist scratches, chips and cracks, but if they don't perform up to expectations, let us know.
Reviews
"I bought these ramekins twice; first was for myself when I wanted to try out a lemon pudding cake I saw on the Food Network. I wanted something simple and classic to go with my other dishes."
"I love these!"
"A serving of ice cream is typically 4 Oz and it’s easy to eat a whole lot more-but, not with these."
"These things are smaller than you would expect, but I find them perfect for making oven poached eggs and holding au jus for a French dip."
"These 4 oz Ramekins are the perfect size to use when setting up spices etc."
"Even though the package said they could handle up to 400 degrees, I used them directly under a broiler - no problem."
"Fantastic quality and worked great with a blow torch for Creme Brulee."
"I give the highest marks to the first three and if the Price (one of the better ones I found) I paid survives Usage and Time... then I will give them the final and highest award of Value."
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Best Cake Pop & Mini Cake Makers

Wilton 2105-1620 6 Cavity Nonstick Donut Pans (2 Pack)
Makes 12 Donuts.
Reviews
"This is a review for the Wilton 2105-1620 6 Cavity Nonstick Donut Pans (2 Pack) by Wilton. After filling one of the pans with batter using a spoon (it can be done but it's a bit time consuming when you have salivating guests gathered about), I piped in the batter to the second pan with my pastry bag."
"I use this all of the time and I think I need to invest in a couple more so I can bust out more awesome donuts at a time."
"Here's a photo of what my doughnuts looked like even after I attempted to grease a nonstick pan. I'm sorry Wilton, I love your nonstick pans and I will continue to use them with a generous amount of nonstick spray. But I think you should change the name of the pan to just 6-Cavity Donut Pan because they are not nonstick."
"To ease removing the doughnuts from the baking pans, I used some Wilton Cake Release to ensure the doughnuts slipped out of their nonstick pans. If you put too much batter in the pan, the doughnut holes will fill-in and the doughnuts look more like muffins."
"I ordered 2 of these pans to make doughnuts with my little granddaughters."
"The doughnuts come out skinnier than what you'd typically find in a bakery but that's no big deal, they still look wonderful."
"Donut making is a cinch with these bake your own donuts."
"great quality!!!"
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Best Small Pastry Molds

Bellemain 12-Cup Nonstick Madeleine Pan
Easy Clean-Up The nonstick coating also makes cleaning the Bellemain Nonstick Madeleine Pan practically effortless. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"Love this pan!!"
"I have made several batches of madeleines so far, and sticking has not been an issue at all."
"I've used this pan twice to make traditional sponge cake madeleines and I'm pleased with the pan."
"These pans are wonderful,ironically I didn’t make the classic Madeleine for their maiden use,I followed a New York Times recipe for corn bread- jalapeño written and adapted for Madeleine pans!"
"Madelaines are snack-sized and perfect for when I don't want to make a huge cake."
"She said the pan is very well made and arrived so fast and of course her Madeleine's turned out perfect."
"It's sturdy enough to place directly onto the oven rack for baking, and that along with the dark color of the metal produced perfectly browned madeleines."
"These pans are great and made awesome madeleines."
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Best Baking Tools & Accessories

Silpat AE420295-07 Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet Size, 11-5/8" x 16-1/2"
This 11.6 x 16.5-inch half-sheet size baking mat will turn your pan into a non-stick surface. It is ideal for use when creating Danish pastries, baking biscuits, working with sugar and all sugary and salted preparations. Can be used at temperatures varying from -40 degrees C to 250 degrees C (-40 degrees F to 482 degrees F). Since then, we continue to strive for improvements in non-stick products for the baking, patisserie and food-service industries. Silpat baking sheets replace parchment paper, and are heat-resistant up to 480 degrees F. The Silpat makes any baking sheet nonstick--no greasing necessary. Silpat is the original non-stick baking mat and has stood the test of time with use by the most demanding chefs in the world; Silpat products conform to US regulations on food grade silicone, and are FDA, NSF, and Kosher certified.
Reviews
"Initailly I was skeptical this would be able to handle the burnt on disasters in my experiment kitchen....however this is one of the single most important culinary purchases I have invested in."
"One of the best things I have ever bought!"
"Every single home should have these mats for baking."
"My first use, I roasted some veggies at 350 and the Silpat melted onto the pan."
"But was very disappointed with how my cookies turned out :( the top cookie in the picture is one teaspoon of chocolate chip cookie dough. So I figured either it's the mat or the dough, so I pulled out my old Artisan mat, used the same amount of dough and voila!"
"The silicone melted and stuck to my baking sheet."
"I just used it for the first time yesterday for my Christmas cookies with an oven temp of only 300 degrees and part of the silicone melted onto my brand new cookie sheet!"
"part of the silicone melted onto the pan in my toaster oven the first time I used it."
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Best Decorating Tools

Wilton Master Decorating Tip Set, 55-Piece decorating tips, 2104-0240
Set includes 55 decorating tips, 2 couplers, 2 flower nails and a tip organizer.
Reviews
"I love the quality of these tips, I am excited to start using them."
"There is an updated version of this decorating tip set (Wilton 2104-0240 Master Decorating Tip Set) but this set (Wilton 2104-2531) was more cost effective for me."
"Perfect starter kit for decorating cookies, cakes and cupcakes!"
"I also got the cake comb set, and a cleaning brush which fits nicely inside the box."
"I know very little about cake decorating and sought a "kit" so that I could purchase a nice assortment as a gift vs trying to pick the right pieces and parts individually."
"My wife loves this set, huge variety, great price, she has many of the decorating tips and this set had the tips she didn't which I thought was pretty amazing considering how long she has been decorating cakes (as a hobby!)."
"There is a nice variety of the basic tips, "disposable" bags (which are lighter than the vinyl bags but heavy enough to be washed and reused at least a few times), a nice offset spatula, a quick coupler and a box to hold it in, which is important for keeping all your supplies together and not scattered about your drawers. The coupler is not necessary - you can always just drop your tip into the bag before adding icing. But it is really nice if you plan to use a few different tips, you can use the coupler and very easily change the tip without having to use another bag and more icing. If you are planning to use the same tip with multiple colors, though, you'll probably need a few more couplers (or at least coupler bases) as the coupler base goes into the bag with the icing. Along with the coupler is a bag cutter."
"In my recent order of Deluxe Tip Set. The number 1, 5, 8, 47 and 74 boquillas douilles have deformation on the beak end."
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Best Candy Making Supplies

3 Flavor Cotton Candy Sugar Kit | Cherry, Blue Raspberry & Grape Cotton Candy Express Sugar (11 oz Each) & 50 Paper Cones | Best for Home or Commercial Use
With the Cotton Candy Express Cotton Candy Sugar Fun Pack, there is no need to wait for the circus or fair to enjoy delicious, hand-spun cotton candy! Order the Cotton Candy Express Sugar Fun Pack today and pair it with the Cotton Candy Express Machine to begin spinning delicious treats! CIRCUS OF SWEETNESS: Try this cotton candy floss sugar kit in a variety of different flavor options!
Reviews
"While the maker could have used candy, I had read that the floss worked better."
"I bought a small cotton candy maker, one that you could either use hard candy or flossing sugar."
"My son wanted a home machine, and now we make it when he brings home a perfect spelling test."
"Great flavors!"
"I will definitely move this to my "Buy Again" list once I figure out how to do it but surely, I will be purchasing this item many times over."
"The hard candy started making the cotton candy right away."
"I had tried hard candy, as the machine suggests, but it only made very small servings and was rather messy."
"The at home cotton candy machine was not nearly what I expected so we rented a "real" one from the rental company we got his bouncy castle from...."
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Best Kids' Baking Supplies

Silicone 3 Piece Non Stick Baking Mats with Measurements 2 Half Sheet Liners and 1 Quarter Sheet Mat, Professional Quality, Non Toxic and FDA Approved, Red, Yellow and Green
Made of premium silicone/fiberglass for better airflow & even heat distribution, these thick 1mm, nonstick, nontoxic baking mats come in 2 handy sizes. • 2 US half-sheet mats, each 16-1/2" x 11-5/8", designed to fit neatly inside any standard 18" x 13" baking tray. • 1 quarter-sheet mat (11-1/2" x 8-1/2"), perfect for your toaster oven or microwave. • All at 1 sensible price! Each Chef grade Silchef Mat withstands temperatures from minus 40 to 482 degrees F. So, you can pop it in the oven, wash it in the dishwasher, even slip it into the freezer. Use the 2 half-sheet mats to line standard baking trays. ✓Money-Back Guarantee: Not thrilled with your Silchef Baking Mats?
Reviews
"I estimate that I use the small mat every other day usually to reheat pastries and bake frozen foods in a toaster oven. The mats are NOT made for a toaster oven though, as the second small mat I tested suffered the same fate as the first: browning, peeling & cracking of the colored parts. Also, make sure to always place the mats on a solid tray when baking and not one with any perforation as the mat will discolor at the exposed spots."
"After many hours of reading reviews of other mats, specifically the WonderKitchen Silicone Baking Mat Set, I decided to go with these because I very often use half sheets (and sometimes two at a time) and I wasn't sure I'd even use the round mat that came with the WonderKitchen set; I usually make my pizza crusts larger than 14" diameter. After lining the bottom of one with the orange mat for baking tater tots at 450 degrees for 35 minutes, the mat had discolored: it looked like it had burnt. I've also used the same mat and the red mat for the exact same food (tater tots) on the exact same temperature for around the same amount of time (sometimes longer others shorter) to test (and because I love tater tots) and the discoloration hasn't occurred on the red mat nor has it increased the amount of discoloration on the orange mat. I'm concerned because, after baking with the orange mat that ended up discoloring the first time, it left behind little mesh marks on my sheets."
"These mats are great."
"They work well but none of the mats seem to fit my standard size pans quite right."
"Even though she didnt know she could put them in the oven and was using them to put things on after they came out of the oven because she thought they would melt.."
"I love that they are keeping my new pans looking nice, and they are easy to clean with just warm soapy water."
"Also makes it so I'm not having to wash the actual pans anymore because the food is always sitting on these."
"I bought these mats to save on parchment paper while baking cloud bread--it did stick a bit where on the parchment it doesn't."
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