Pro tip: don't buy that cheap silicone mat from the big box store

I thought I was saving $15, but the thing warped in my oven on its first use and ruined a whole batch of shortbread. Has anyone found a good brand that actually lies flat?

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jessicac286d ago

Ugh, I had the exact same thing happen with a Wilton mat. It curled up at the edges and fused to my oven rack. I ended up buying a Nordic Ware one and it's been totally flat for two years now.

blair2486d ago

Actually, silicone mats are made to handle oven heat and shouldn't fuse to racks. That sounds more like a parchment paper sheet, which can stick if it gets too hot. Silicone might warp if it's super thin or placed directly on a rack without a pan.

bens816d ago

Remember my first silicone mat that melted into a weird modern art sculpture on the rack. Turns out I was using the cheap, flimsy kind you get in a holiday baking kit. Upgraded to a thicker one and it's like night and day, no more warping or sticking. I guess my early baking days were just a series of low-quality gear experiments.