What is silicone baking mat and how to use

In most countries in the world, baking food plays an important role in both staple food and non-staple food. Silicone baking mat is the most commonly used tool in baking. So what is Silicone baking mat ?

The Silicone baking mat for baking is generally made of food grade silica gel, with various colors, shapes and patterns. Some silicone mats also have scales and dimensions to assist in situations that may occur during baking. Silicone baking mat generally has the characteristics of small size, light weight, high temperature resistance, good anti-skid performance and easy cleaning. It is a very convenient and practical tool for baking.

Silicone baking mat are mainly used for:

1、 Anti slip and anti stick. When rolling or kneading the dough, the use of Silicone baking mat can not only prevent slip, but also achieve physical anti sticking. The use of as little dry powder as possible can keep more moisture in the dough.

2、 Used as a dial gauge. Many Silicone baking mat have scales and sizes, which can be operated on the Silicone baking mat. You can easily roll out the size and size of the dough you need, especially pizza crust. It has good effect to use size circle to help shaping.

3、 It can be baked in the oven, which is physically non sticky and easy to demould. When making Makaron, Silicone baking mat can dry Makaron and bake it in the oven at high temperature. This is not only convenient, but also can be used repeatedly to save resources.

Is Silicone baking mat safe?

Yes, Silicone baking mat can be baked safely. The temperature of silicone baking mat is limited to 460 degrees. These baking mats can also be put in the refrigerator.

However, the safety of Silicone baking mat should be kept in mind when purchasing. Now silicone is becoming more and more popular, and some companies are adding fillers to their silicone molds and mats. Silicone fillers may be harmful to our health because they release toxins when heated or cooled. If you are not satisfied with the filler in the purchased silicone, you may smell a strong burning smell after baking with it. The best choice for finding safe silicone baking mats is to buy them from reputable manufacturers.

To sum up, Silicone baking mat is a very practical and durable tool in baking.