Silpat

Silpat Baking Mats

If you're a baking enthusiast, then you've probably heard of Silpat baking mats. Made of heat-resistant food-grade silicone, these silicone baking mats can be used in lieu of parchment paper to prevent baked goods from sticking to the pan. In fact, Silpat mats have a number of advantages over other types of baking paper. First, they're reusable—simply rinse them off after each use to ready them for the next time. Second, treats baked on a Silpat silicone baking sheet bake more evenly thanks to the material's heat-distributing properties, resulting in better consistency. Finally, their non-stick surface means you can forgo greasing your pans with butter or oil to reduce the amount of fat in your recipe. A Silpat baking sheet also functions as a useful workspace; use the non-stick surface to roll out your dough or consider an option with integrated rulers or other markings to help you make accurate measurements when cutting out delicate pastries. A Silpat macaron mat, for example, features rows of circles so you know just how much batter to pipe out to create identical cookies.

Other Types of Silpat Mats

Looking to expand your baking repertoire? Stock your kitchen with a Silpat muffin pan, loaf pan and madeleine pan to ensure that you have everything you need to whip up your favorite treats. You can even find Silpat baking sheets for homemade pizza to prevent your pies from sticking to the cookie tray. To store your Silpat mats, simply roll them up loosely and stash them with the rest of your baking supplies.