Harts of Stur Kitchen Issue 4, autumn 2017 | Page 53

kit T H E Bakeware Buyers Guide Food Rings Muffin/Bun Tray Similar to the Yorkshire pudding tins, the bun/muffin tray will have circular indents suitable for cake cases and pastry bases, but these will be deeper with a smaller diameter. Ideal for baking cakes, muffins, pies and tarts and other baked items. These trays will be non-stick but can be used with paper cases for muffins or cupcakes. These trays are generally made from carbon steel, hard anodised or silver anodised. The number of indents can range from four to twelve for batch baking. These types of tins may also come in the form of novelty moulds. Delia Online 6 Cup Muffin Tray (8cm Cups) Harts Price: £13.00 Food rings are more of a specialist item, used for preparing and serving gourmet foods in presentation cuisine. Usually made from stainless steel, these food rings can be used for chilled foods like individual cheesecakes and other chilled desserts or savoury foods like rice or potato stacks. Kitchen Craft Set of Two Stainless Steel Extra Deep Cooking Rings Harts Price: £11.24 The Crusty Bake range of bakeware from Master Class feature perforations along the base and sides to remove moisture and create a golden-brown, crisp crust. No more soggy bottoms! Pie/Tart Tins These types of tins are varied in design, shape and material and also very versatile in their uses. From rectangular, square and round to oval and circular. Some of the round tins are fluted for presentation. Perfect for making pies, crumbles and cottage pies. Materials for these products include enamel, ceramic, glass, hard anodised and carbon steel. KitchenCraft Master Class Crusty Bake Pie Pan / Tart Tin Harts Price: £6.74 Pizza Trays/Stones Bundt Tins Bundt tins are specially moulded tins available in a variety of elaborate patterns and novelty shapes. The tins are non-stick and usually made from hard anodised or carbon steel, but the best ones are cast aluminium. These tins are great for keen bakers and fun for making an extra special cake for a celebration. Nordic Ware Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan Harts Price: £41.95 Pizza trays and pizza stones are normally round in shape, but rectangular designs are also available. The trays are thin with a lip or moulded handles for easy handling in and out of the oven. They are specifically designed to give your pizza a nice and crispy base. Pizza stones work similarly and are great for serving your pizza at the table, the heat retained in the stone will also keep your pizza warm. Pizza trays can be made from cast iron or hard anodised with pizza stones normally made from stoneware or ceramic materials. Paul Hollywood Non-Stick Pizza Crisper Baking Pan Harts Price: £10.29 53 www.hartsofstur.com