Many housewives have already appreciated the convenience of using silicone forms. Such forms are made of chemically inert silicone, which does not emit harmful substances when heated - it is from this material that medical implants are made.

Of course, if you want not only to use silicone baking molds, but also to be absolutely confident in their safety, buy products from well-known, reputable companies. I have all REGENT silicone forms - not cheap, but I have no complaints about four years of using them! And when I bought them, there were no reviews about REGENT silicone forms on the Internet, so I bought at my own risk. Fortunately, with the choice was not mistaken.

Silicone is used to make all kinds of kitchen utensils — shovels, tassels, tacks, hotplates, and even knives. However, the palm is occupied, of course, by silicone baking molds of various, sometimes the most bizarre forms.

If you are still not among their happy owners, you may not know how to properly use silicone bakeware. Then read the article and fill the gap in knowledge!

• Rule 1
  Silicone forms, it does not matter, REGENT or any other company, unlike glass and metal, is distinguished by increased flexibility, therefore you need to pour dough in them when they are already on the baking sheet or wire rack. Otherwise, acrobatic manipulations are inevitable in an attempt not to spill the batter and, as a result, spoiled mood and dissatisfaction with the form.

• Rule 2
  Feel free to use silicone molds in any oven - gas, electric, microwave. Put them in the freezer. Such forms calmly withstand a temperature drop from -40 ° C to + 240 ° C, therefore they are excellent not only for baking, but also for freezing.

• Rule 3
To lubricate the silicone form before you start using, manufacturers recommend only once, the very first. I personally did not lubricate, and there were never any difficulties in taking out the finished baking. If you doubt and you are so calmer, lubricate the form before each baking - there will definitely be no harm from this. Do not forget just before you start using the silicone form, wash it with a mild detergent.

• Rule 4
  Note that the baking time in silicone forms is almost the same as in conventional ones. I, at least, did not feel any difference. Note also that the crust is formed only on top, the bottom of the baking turns wet.

• Rule 5
  Take the pastry out of the mold, letting it stand for five to seven minutes beforehand. Then just tilt the shape to the side - ready-made pastries will fall out of the mold without any effort on your part. If the pastry is still stuck and can not be removed - bend the edge of the form out, the benefit of silicone allows you to do it without problems. Pre-hook the side of the stuck cupcake or cake with a silicone or wooden spatula. Do not use metal knives or forks to remove baking - you will pierce the mold "on time".

• Rule 6
  Feel free to use silicone molds not only for baking cakes and muffins, but also for cooking meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. Naturally the shape in this case, choose a round, rectangular or square.

• Rule 7
  When buying, choose silicone molds with a minimum of decor, with smooth, smooth edges without a small “thread”. Otherwise, there may be problems both with taking out the finished baking from the mold, and with the subsequent laundering of this “thread”.

•   Rule 8
  Although baking in silicone form does not burn, it is still a thin layer of dough that remains on the walls of the mold after it is removed. To wash this layer, soak the form for about five to ten minutes in cool (this is important!) Water. Then gently turn the form inside out and rub it gently with a soft sponge - the remnants of the dough will go away without problems even from the smallest grooves. Do not use hard abrasives.

• Rule 9

When storing, fold the silicone molds as you please, fold them into a tube, push them into narrow cabinets and into the far corners of the shelves - they will not collapse, deform and take on their original appearance instantly.

These are the basic rules that you need to know before you start using the REGENT baking dish or some other company - as you can see, there are not many of them and they are all quite simple.

July 27, 2013 21:53

How to use silicone bakeware: nine important rules.

Many housewives have already appreciated the convenience of using silicone forms. Such forms are made of chemically inert silicone, which does not emit harmful substances when heated - it is from this material that medical implants are made.

Of course, if you want not only to use silicone baking molds, but also to be absolutely confident in their safety, buy products from well-known, reputable companies.

Silicone is used to make all kinds of kitchen utensils — shovels, tassels, tacks, hotplates, and even knives. However, the palm is occupied, of course, by silicone baking molds of various, sometimes the most bizarre forms.

If you are still not among their happy owners, you may not know how to properly use silicone bakeware. Then read the article and fill the gap in knowledge!

  • Rule 1
  Silicone forms, in contrast to glass and metal, are distinguished by increased flexibility, so pouring the dough into them is necessary when they are already standing on a baking sheet or wire rack. Otherwise, acrobatic manipulations are inevitable in an attempt not to spill the batter and, as a result, spoiled mood and dissatisfaction with the form.

  • Rule 2
  Feel free to use silicone molds in any oven - gas, electric, microwave. Put them in the freezer. Such forms calmly withstand a temperature drop from -40 ° C to + 240 ° C, therefore they are excellent not only for baking, but also for freezing.

  • Rule 3
  To lubricate the silicone form before you start using, manufacturers recommend only once, the very first. I personally did not lubricate, and there were never any difficulties in taking out the finished baking. If you doubt and you are so calmer, lubricate the form before each baking - there will definitely be no harm from this. Do not forget just before you start using the silicone form, wash it with a mild detergent.

  • Rule 4
  Note that the baking time in silicone forms is almost the same as in conventional ones. I, at least, did not feel any difference. Note also that the crust is formed only on top, the bottom of the baking turns wet.

  • Rule 5
  Take the pastry out of the mold, letting it stand for five to seven minutes beforehand. Then just tilt the shape to the side - ready-made pastries will fall out of the mold without any effort on your part. If the pastry is still stuck and can not be removed - bend the edge of the form out, the benefit of silicone allows you to do it without problems. Pre-hook the side of the stuck cupcake or cake with a silicone or wooden spatula. Do not use metal knives or forks to remove baking - you will pierce the mold "on time".

  • Rule 6
  Feel free to use silicone molds not only for baking cakes and muffins, but also for cooking meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. Naturally the shape in this case, choose a round, rectangular or square.

  • Rule 7
When buying, choose silicone molds with a minimum of decor, with smooth, smooth edges without a small “thread”. Otherwise, there may be problems both with taking out the finished baking from the mold, and with the subsequent laundering of this “thread”.

  • Rule 8
  Although baking in silicone form does not burn, it is still a thin layer of dough that remains on the walls of the mold after it is removed. To wash this layer, soak the form for about five to ten minutes in cool (this is important!) Water. Then gently turn the form inside out and rub it gently with a soft sponge - the remnants of the dough will go away without problems even from the smallest grooves. Do not use hard abrasives.

  • Rule 9

When storing, fold the silicone molds as you please, fold them into a tube, push them into narrow cabinets and into the far corners of the shelves - they will not collapse, deform and take on their original appearance instantly.

These are the basic rules that you need to know before you start using a silicone baking dish - as you can see, there are not very many of them and they are all quite simple.

We all love to eat well. A lot or not a lot doesn’t matter. The main thing is that you want to spend less time on cooking. And so the cleaning and even more so. Therefore, each housewife is looking for a way to facilitate the work (or pleasure) in the kitchen.

The industry took care of us with you, and created helpers such as silicone molds. Soft and at the same time durable inert material - silicone. From it create not only forms for baking, but also other kitchen utensils. Since it can withstand temperatures from - 40 ° C to + 250 ° C. And it does not emit any harmful substances.

How to use silicone mold

Such large temperature differences allow the use of baking molds in a variety of ways. For example, you can cook the dish in the oven. Silicone forms are used not only in gas ovens, but also in electric ones. And also in convection oven and microwave. But you can still use in the refrigerator and freezer. Moreover, the forms are not afraid if they are put from the freezer into the oven right away.

How to use silicone form? When you bring a new form from the store, do not forget to wash it with warm water and a mild detergent. After washing, dry. Before first use, it needs to be oiled (before baking).

After cooking, do not forget to wash the form with a soft sponge without abrasive (scratching the surface) means. Dry again. Dishwasher safe is also permitted. After the dishwasher, you will have to lubricate again (the next time you use it).

Silicone is very soft material, so you can fold the form, and while it is not deformed. So you will save space in the kitchen, which is always small. Do not use the form directly on the gas or electric burner, that is, on an open fire. This will disable your form.

How to cook in silicone molds

Very simple - fill it with dough or any other content - and forward, to culinary exploits. Do not forget to put the form on the stand, when transferring somewhere. Because of the softness of the material, you can spill the contents, and your culinary masterpiece will “see” only the floor.

How to bake in silicone form

As mentioned earlier, the form must be oiled (depending on the content). Do not use baking paper or sprinkle with flour (some savings). In the silicone form, the dough (and not only) is baked faster than in the metal. So do not forget to watch the baking time.

After baking is ready, leave the product in the mold for a few minutes to cool. After that, take out. How to do it? Tilt the shape slightly or bend its edge. If you can not suddenly removed - help silicone or wooden spatula.

Thanks to a variety of shapes and sizes, you can get original cakes and pies. Moreover, the silicone form is suitable not only for baking dough. It can be used for cooking meat and fish dishes. You can cook a variety of casseroles from vegetables, cottage cheese and so on. Forms suitable for the preparation of jellied and jelly. Fantasize.

Because silicone forms are non-toxic and do not absorb odors. This will help to use the same form for cooking. cottage cheese casserole  and aspic fish.

What else are silicone "helpers"

A variety of silicone utensils helps us in the kitchen. Paddles will help put the dough out of the container, leaving nothing on the walls. Spoons and ladles facilitate the task when we try food (there is no option to burn yourself). Silicone baking sheets will help prepare meat or fish (then do not scrub the burnt juice). Small forms will help in the creation of portioned desserts. Moreover, not only cupcakes. For example, mousse, ice cream or berry desserts.

All this only in order to facilitate our work in the kitchen, and to have more time left for our dear and beloved ones. Just do not save on the manufacturer. After all, all this utensil is reusable. Therefore, it is not necessary to buy in the transition or at questionable outlets. Take care of your health!

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How to use silicone mold

Recently, many different silicone forms have appeared that can be used by any housewife to prepare various dishes. This is a very good and useful invention. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account that in industry forms of this kind have been used for a long time. Forms can be used not only for baking.

First use of silicone baking dish

What you need to do is necessary if you purchased a silicone form. The first thing you need to do is clean it well from dust and dirt with warm water, using any detergent, soft sponges and napkins.

Silicone form is good because it is soft, elastic. Maintains a temperature dol +250 degrees. After washing the form, be sure to dry it. Then carefully lubricate vegetable oil, remove excess with a napkin. During this procedure, silicone is well impregnated with oil and in the future does not require lubrication. Now the form is ready for use.

The advantages of the silicone form is that the baking does not stick to it, does not stick to the walls. It is removed very easily and as a rule your product has a beautiful shape. The variety of forms is huge. Especially not irreplaceable forms for baking products from the batter. It is enough to pour into the form and put in the oven for baking.

Using Silicone Baking Mold

Silicone form, it is desirable to immediately install on a baking sheet and pour into it the prepared dough. Baking tray will help not to spill the dough. Fill out a form for about a third of its height. We preheat the oven to a certain temperature and set a baking sheet with a baking pan. You should know that in silicone form, the time for baking is less than in metal. Therefore, when cooking, check the readiness a few minutes earlier than what is written in your recipe.

After baking the cake or cake, remove the silicone form from the baking tray and let cool. The form cools quite quickly and after a few minutes you can remove the pastries from the form. And although the mold will be cold, your baking inside will be quite hot. The walls of the mold can be easily separated from the baked product. Tilt the form and gently remove your cake or cupcake. If, however, the pastry cannot be removed, pry it off with a wooden spatula.

If for some reason after baking, the pastry on the walls left a thin layer of dough, pour the form with cold water and leave for 10-15 minutes. After that, rinse first with cold water and then warm with detergent. Turn it inside out, wipe and dry it. You can store forms even in a collapsed form, since silicone does not lose shape.

When used, baking can burn to the walls. In this case, it can be easily cleaned with water, powder and vegetable oil.

Silicone mold can be used for making salads, puddings, various jelly. You can use a silicone mold in a microwave, electric or gas oven.

Silicone mold disadvantages

The main disadvantage is that the form is soft and should be kept away from piercing and cutting objects. Otherwise, it can be accidentally cut or pierced.

Silicone molds are heat resistant, but they should not be put on open fire. It can ignite.

You can not use the form to heat up, so as not to subject it to deformation.

The form without the test can not be put in a heated oven cabinet.

Do not use scouring powder to avoid damaging the walls.

Silicone forms are very convenient and durable. And provided they are properly operated, they have a lot of advantages over their tough counterparts. And the fact that you can bake in silicone form, and how to do it, let's talk below.

How to bake in silicone form in the oven?

Do not be afraid to bake in silicone when high temperatures. Manufacturers recommendations are talking about permissible temperature  in + 240ºС.

You can bake any muffins and pies, bake potatoes, meat, fish, freeze desserts at temperatures down to -40ºС.

Before the very first application of the form, you need to wash it with a mild detergent, dry it completely and oil it. In the future, no need to grease them - baking will not stick without it.

Fill the forms with dough only after they are installed on the baking sheet, because otherwise you can not bring the filled silicone because of its flexibility.

When the cake or baked, do not remove them from the molds immediately, allow to cool slightly. After that, bend the edges, and the baking itself will be perfectly out of shape.

After each use, soak the molds briefly in water and rinse with a soft sponge. If you wash them in a dishwasher, re-grease them with oil before next use.

How to bake tartlets in silicone form?

If you want to bake yourself, you can use both completely soft silicone molds for tartlets, and silicone molds on a metal frame.

Bake tartlets can be both in the oven and in the microwave. You can wash by hand, and in the dishwasher. All you need to do is prepare the dough for tartlets, cut out the circles of the desired diameter from it and put in a form.

Baking time is usually indicated in the recipe. Proceed according to the instructions and do not worry that the tartlets will stick, will break when seized - with silicone, it definitely does not threaten.