Chef Gerard the owner of Dragon Bakeware and designer of simplicity baking mats says; Silicone bakeware is becoming increasingly popular with chefs, the idea behind the simplicity range is for home cooks and bakers of all ages at any skill level to be more successful in baking. One way this is done is by replacing parchment paper with silicone mats. This will have a massive effect on the environments land fills.
The Silicone used making the baking mats is one of the highest food grade 100% silicone, thst meets all current FDA approved standards. The size of the mat is 16x12 inch and 450x350x1 millimeter, this gives In excess of 2000 uses in the oven, a lifetime in the microwave oven, untold uses with pastry and fondant rolling.
Simplicity baking mats are made with no fiberglass in the construction, this means they can be cut to fit a small cookie tray, can be trimmed to fit a microwave oven plate. The liners make baking easier by reducing the mess that happens when kneading dough, or rolling pastry's.
Gerard says, the mats are not only used for baking, they are used on baby's counters, quilt-making, clay and hobby making to using it in bread dehydrators. They can be used for roasts, baked veggies, anything that is solid and needs cooking in the oven. It is a form of oil-less cooking, this leads to healthier meals that are lower in fats.
The safe recommended temperatures used on the mats is from -40°Fahrenheit to 460°Fahrenheit and -40 to 240°degrees Celsius in gas or electric fan-forced ovens. The baking mats are made 1mm thick, this means the mats will last longer and it helps keep the shapes integrity better, no more curly ends or fold marks to deal with.
Because of the high quality properties in the material, simplicity mats heats up evenly which will produce even cooking through-out the mat, this will result in no more burnt or soggy bottoms. PS: Slight Adjustments in Temperature May be Needed. The material is long-lasting and will not change the way food tastes.
The cleanup friendly properties of the simplicity baking mats non-stick material makes easy cleaning in warm soapy water, using a soft scourer sponge. The mats can be washed in the dishwasher on the top shelf or somewhere laid flat for best results.
The use of food colours, or food dyes, paprika and some strong seasonings will leave stains if not looked after. Strong flavored foods may leave a temporary scent, if this occurs just soak in warm soapy water for a while. PS: This may not work; To store the simplicity baking mat lay it flat on a baking tray, or rolled up when not in use.
About Dragon Bakeware
Gerard is the owner of Dragon Bakeware, inventor and designer of Simplicity Baking Mats. A chef for over 30 years with various awards under his belt, including a chefs hat for best restaurant in Sydney. Dragon Bakeware was founded in 2013. The company's motto is - Tough Enough for a Dragon, Tough Enough for Baking. - One of Gerard's goals when founding the company was to simplify the baking process for everyone, not just chefs and cooks.
