diana_black•28d agoMost Upvoted

Bought a $60 silicone bread pan and my loaf stuck anyway

I figured spending extra would guarantee easy release, but that loaf came out in three mangled chunks. Has anyone else had luck with those expensive non-stick pans or am I doing something wrong?

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patriciah5128d ago

Honestly, I used to be one of those people who swore by expensive non-stick stuff. Thought spending more meant it would just work. Your post about that $60 silicone pan totally changed my mind. I had the exact same problem with a pricey metal pan, it was supposed to be the best. Ended up googling "how to get stuck bread out" at midnight. Learned the hard way that a good coat of butter or oil matters way more than the price tag. Never buying into the hype again.

the_oscar28d ago

Butter is the real MVP here, I swear. Before I toss anything in the oven I rub half a stick of butter all over the pan and then sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs or cornmeal on top. It creates this little barrier that stops the dough from sticking even when the pan gets hot. Also learned the hard way that washing those expensive pans with dish soap strips off the seasoning over time, so now I just wipe them clean with a paper towel after use. What kind of bread were you making that got stuck?

stellaa6928d ago

Wait, so we're all just out here paying $60 for the privilege of scraping bread chunks off a pan with a butter knife? @the_oscar at least had the sense to use butter, I was over here trusting the silicone like a fool...