Today we want to talk about Silicone Baking Molds, on this relatively new product, questions about their
are very common use, can they be put in microwave oven? can I wash them also in the dishwasher?, the molds are to be buttered before using them?…
but let’s see all these aspects in detail.
Silicone molds
Among the most important features of this type of moulds is the anti-adhesion and high thermal resistance, but not to underestimate thehigh flexibility that allows
to extract the cake from the mold without ruining it.
Silicone moulds are a great solution for making sweets, chocolates and cakes. This type of mold in recent years is taking more and more
foot thanks toenormous availability of forms ( hearts, stars, bears, letters, numbers… ), moreover the realizations will be particularly smooth so it will be easier to decorate or icing
our sweets. On the market we can find formines, cake moulds or silicone pyrottini, molds for sugar paste (for the realization of characters, flowers, cartoons etc…).
Where can I buy silicone molds?
The silicone molds are available on our shop, you can find many models and shapes, buy in an online click.
Are silicone molds Toxic?
No, several studies have proven that no toxin is released in the long term, the only adversity in case of low quality molds and throw the first two cooking pieces, so that the mold purifies itself from any processing residues, but this also applies to pans and pans, it is not enough normal washing with soap and water. a good quality mold is always an investment for health and economics for its duration, take a look at the section of our shop dedicated to silicone moulds for sweets.
Use of silicone molds and maintenance
Silicone moulds can be used in a temperature range ranging from -40/20°C to +220/280°C, but it is better to read the manufacturer’s warnings.
A vast range of temperature of use makes them suitable for use in traditional microwave ovens, freezer (freezer) and can be safely washed in a dishwasher.
Silicone moulds have the advantage of a more uniform heat distribution, compared to normal molds, some prefer to lower the temperature of 5/10° C at the expense of longer cooking time.
- First use, as already said, it is recommended to make vacuum cooking and wash the mold with simple soap for dishes, avoid abrasive sponges and pointed objects, you could scratch or wash the surface of the mold.
- The first time it is best to grease the mould with oil and butter, in the later uses it will not be necessary to grease the mould again.
- Caution the silicone is not suitable for contact with the fire, so avoid leaning or approaching it to the flames, it would immediately destroy.
- Before extracting the cake from the silicone mold it is better to wait for it to cool, this will facilitate extraction
- Given their flexibility feature be careful when using them, they could bend and turn the content down, some manufacturers provide their rigid rings to be inserted to move the mold after cooking.
- You can also use them in the freezer, excellent for making chocolates of all shapes, maybe some hearts for Valentine’s Day, just remember to brush the inside of the silicone mold with water before pouring the dough.
Silicone moulds duration
This type of product has a very long life, but it should be remembered that not all the molds, according to their quality, have eternal duration.
Low-quality molds tend to change color and tend to appear stains of difficult removal especially after very frequent use.
The purchase advice of quality moulds remains valid here.
Disposal of the moulds
Silicone is a recyclable material, but it is not comparable to the common plastic, for this reason they cannot end up in the separate collection door to door of waste, but we will have to deliver our old molds at the disposal of waste. ecological islands – In the area.
We hope to have clarified every doubt about how to use silicone molds, for any doubt you can write us in the comments.
