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It's amazing how a mishmash of ingredients that do not necessarily taste pleasantly on their own are blended together and baked to create delicious, mouth-watering treats for both the stomach and the soul. Baking is both a science and an art. However, in order to create your favorite concoctions, you are going to need the right bakeware. Like you can't fly without an airplane, you can't bake without bakeware! Bakeware consists of cake pans, pie pans, baking sheets, muffin pans, bread pans, mixing bowls, and all other cooking containers meant for use inside an oven.
We have bakeware in thousands of different shapes, sizes, colors, materials, features, prices, and brands. However, this was not always the case. Did you know that bakeware dates back to ancient civilizations? Bakeware, in the form of simple clay pots and known as pottery, have been discovered during archaeological digs dating back thousands and thousands of years ago. In fact, they are often studied by archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists to help provide cultural clues into past inhabitants. By the 17th century, baking pans were an every day tool in western kitchens. However, these bakeware items were not made by top manufacturers like Calphalon and Emile Henry but rather by a local blacksmith.
Today, when you're choosing your bakware, one of the most important factors to consider is the material in which it is made. Clay baking pans similar to the material used in ancient times are still available, but bakeware is also made from stainless steel, aluminum, silicone, glass, ceramic, stone, cast iron, plastic, nonstick, enamel, and copper. Different bakeware materials will work better for different dishes. When you're selecting which pan to use to cook your food with, keep in mind that each of these materials will conduct and distribute heat differently, ultimately effecting how even the food is cooked. For this reason, it's oftentimes helpful to keep a variety of bakeware made of different materials so you can match the recipe you're making with the best possible pan.
Glass, ceramic and stone bakeware are most often used for casseroles and cakes because they are frequently beautifully glazed with pictures and designs – perfect for transferring them from the oven to the table. However, the down side to using these materials is that they are very fragile and have a tendency to chip and break. Stainless steel, aluminum and silicone bakeware, on the other hand, are all durable and easy to clean. If maintained properly, they can last a lifetime. The most popular bakeware for pies and cakes are those with a nonstick surface, such as Teflon, which is often applied to stainless steel or aluminum pans so that desserts will not stick to them.
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