Glass baking molds: advantages and disadvantages, choice and care

Currently there are a lot of ceramic and glass cooking utensils on the market. Glassware is not only beautiful, but also functional. Of course, we are talking about products from heat-resistant glass. But the use of such equipment has its own nuances. We will talk about them.

Initially, glassware was used only to decorate the table - dishes laid out in an aesthetic transparent salad bowl or dish, look appetizing and beautiful. With the development of technology, the scope of application of glass products has expanded - now you can find glass pans, baking pies and more on sale. Of course, for such kitchen utensils, various ingredients are added to glass for strength and quenched in a special way.

Such dishes have many advantages:

• glass is chemically inert and does not spoil the taste of the dish by oxidation and extraneous odors;
• kitchen equipment of heat-resistant glass can withstand heating up to 300 degrees;
• the transparency of the walls facilitates the visual determination of the degree of readiness of the food;
• it is not necessary to shift the dish from the mold to another dish - you can cook it and put it on the table right in it;
• good heat capacity of the material and wall thickness prevent the food from cooling down quickly;
• ease of washing - in order to clean the glassware, it is enough to soak it in water for a short time, and then wipe it with a soap sponge and rinse;
• with proper operation and care, the dishes retain their original appearance for a long time.

And also it should be noted that food in glass forms burns less, and before cooking it does not need to be oiled with oil, as you have to do with metal forms.

Bake sweet cakes in such utensils - just fun.

The disadvantages include a couple of factors.

• Material fragility. Protect your inventory from falls, otherwise you risk losing it.
• Does not tolerate sudden temperature shocks. Therefore, if you decide to bake something in the oven using glassware, put it in a cold or slightly heated oven.

Before buying glass baking molds, be sure to find out if they are heat resistant. Typically, such information is printed on the label, including the maximum heating temperature.

Before using the tempered glass for baking, pay attention to a few simple rules.

• Do not expose the dishes to sudden temperature changes: do not put in a hot oven, do not cool with cold water. It is better to wait a bit and let it cool naturally, rather than throwing away cracked inventory.
• Keep wet objects and water away from the hot outer surface of glassware.
• Before installing the dishes in the oven, first place a baking tray / wire rack on which it will stand.
• Check the dry utensils before installing in the oven.
• It is necessary to wash such utensils with a soapy soft sponge without using abrasives and metal brushes in order to prevent scratches.

The vast majority of consumers are pretty tempered glass kitchen utensils. Users note the beautiful appearance, functionality and ease of use of such equipment, the ability to withstand high temperatures and uniform cooking. Among the advantages are also the affordability and variety of models - now a lot of companies produce such utensils. Consumers are satisfied with the ease with which it is possible to clean the dishes from soot and food residue.

Among the shortcomings are the fact that dishes require careful handling - too fragile. Of course, in this glassware is much inferior to metal counterparts, but this is offset by the appearance of attractiveness and the possibility of use for cooking in microwave ovens.

And also note the difficulties in cooking on an open fire - too strong a flame (without a divider) can lead to a split of heat-resistant material.

Summing up, we can conclude: If you use the glassware carefully and wisely, it will serve you for many years.

See the video below for tips on selecting glass heat-resistant dishes.