Prepare baked goods on this non-stick tray that doubles as a cooling rack.
Charles E. Hill
2 min read
Amazon
The hardest part of cooking may just be waiting for your creations to cool before digging in. While the temptation to indulge in a cookie just out of the oven may be tempting, it could burn your tongue or cause the delicate dough to crumble. before it even touches your lips. It’s there that cooling racks get in the game.
Standard cooling racks are designed to give baked goods a place to cool (literally) after they come out of the oven. They are usually perforated, unlike the standard baking sheets, to allow air to circulate around cookies, cakes and pastries. This helps them maintain their desired textures and prevents impatient eaters from burning their tongues.
While you still have to transfer freshly baked goods from a baking sheet to a cooling rack (a task rife with potential disasters), Silpat has developed a way to make this pesky step a little easier. The brand known for its pastry chef- and food editor approved silicone baking mats Created a baking dish that doubles as a cooling rack, and you can find it on Amazon for $42.
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To buy: Silpat Cook N’ Cool Griddle, $42 at amazon.com
Silpat Cook N’ Cool Griddle has been designed to work in tandem with the brand’s popular non-stick mats. It is perforated for even heat distribution while cooking and good air circulation while cooling. You can lay it flat and layer any Silplat mat or mold to bake. Then, remove the silicone mat, flip the pan over to stand it upright on its raised sides, and cover with fresh baked goods to cool. Best of all, cleanup is a snap thanks to the aluminum pan’s nonstick finish—it’s even dishwasher safe.
Amazon reviews confirm that the pan is easy to use and easy to clean. A buyer called them “the best pans I’ve ever bought”, adding that “the price makes sense once you get them and use them”. And another noted that the dual purpose pan is practical if you are limited on kitchen storage space.
Whether you are a baking novice or a seasoned pro, Silpat Perforated Baking Tray is a great investment. It is suitable for handling family chocolate chip cookie recipes and complicated baking creations. No matter what you’re baking, it will help you prepare and chill sweet and savory pastries to perfection.
