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Bakeware Buyers Guide
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How to look after your new bakeware
Seasoning
To prolong the life of your bakeware, materials like cast iron
and hard anodised need to be seasoned correctly. From new,
remove all packaging and make sure the bakeware is clean by
gently washing in warm, soapy water and drying well. Gently
warm the bakeware and carefully rub a very small amount
of food grade oil over the bakeware, making sure the whole
of the surface is covered. Let the bakeware cool and rub off
any excess oil. This should season your bakeware, protecting
its surface, and prolonging its life. Repeating this process is
not necessary after every use, but occasional re-seasoning is
recommended. This gradual building of the surface provides a
natural non-stick surface over time.
Ceramic
Like enamel, the ceramic bakeware items can
be purchased by colour to suit your collection.
Ceramic generates heat slower than other
bakeware so ideal for recipes that need slow
or long baking times. The added benefit with
Ceramic bakeware is that the dish can be
presented straight from the oven to the table due
to the colours available.
Mason Cash Classic Collection.
Prices start from £3.60
Cleaning
Bakeware items will come with manufacturers’ advice for care
and cleaning and following these guidelines will extend the
life of your well-invested bakeware. Stainless steel, cast iron,
hard anodised and enamel all need to be cleaned gently in
warm soapy water with a gentle cleaning utensil. For stubborn
marks or spoils do not use wire wool as this will only damage
Hard anodised pans are aluminium
the cooking surface. Do not leave items soaking for hours as
pans which, during manufacturing,
this will gradually corrode your bakeware, except glass and
have undergone a process that
See our full range of cookware at ceramic. Most bakeware items are dishwasher safe, however,
changes the natural surface into
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prolonged use will reduce the life of your bakeware, so we
Hard Anodised. This creates a very
or come into the shop to
recommend NOT putting them in the dishwasher.
Hard Anodised
durable surface which is resistant to
abrasive cleaning utensils. Although
heavier than other materials, hard
anodised bakeware is great for even
heat distribution and therefore
cooks food uniformly. This type of
bakeware will last for a long time and
are not easily damaged.
Stellar Hard Anodised 3lb Loaf Tin
Harts Price: £16.50
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S H O P
try them for size
and weight.
Storage
Some baking tray sets are
designed to stack inside one
another but take care not to
dent or scratch them when
storing. Try not to over stack
bakeware, but if you have to,
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make sure the heaviest items
are at the bottom.