Round, square, rectangle, tube, bundt, jelly roll, loaf springform and roasting pans
Baking Dishes—Not just for casseroles and lasagnas, these bakeware pieces are ideal for making brownies, cakes, bread and more. Cookie Sheets—This baking staple helps you whip up your favourite cookie at a moment's notice. Cake Pans—Whether you opt for a round or rectangular style, a cake pan is a quintessential bakeware piece to have on hand. Cupcake and Muffin Tins—Just like cake pans, you'll want to keep a cupcake tin or two on hand any time you need to make a quick dessert. Loaf Pans—Whip up a fresh loaf of banana or pumpkin bread to enjoy on a cosy fall day in a loaf pan. Bakeware Accessories—Don't forget the accessories that will come in handy when baking: trivets, cooling racks, ramekins, Brulee dishes and more are all great to keep close by in the kitchen and are easily organized in the pantry. Find suppliers who stock these items and more on Shopbwana.
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Cookware and bakeware are food preparation equipment, such as cooking pots, pans, baking sheets etc. used in kitchens. Cookware is used on a stove or range cooktop, while bakeware is used in an oven.
A staple in many restaurant kitchens, carbon steel is pressed from raw, heavy-gauge steel, making it a stronger, more durable option than aluminium. Carbon steel baking pans are ideal for casseroles, cakes, bread, pies, and other desserts.
There are many different types of bakeware, such as round pans, square pans, rectangle pans, tube pans, bundt pans, jelly roll pans, loaf pans, and springform pans, roasting pans, and casseroles.
Types of Baking Pans and Tins
- Round Pans. Frequently used for baking cakes, round pans are often made from aluminium and result in tender, evenly-baked cake layers
- Square and Rectangular Pans
- Sheet Pans
- Loaf Pans
- Muffin Tins
- Bundt and Tube Pans
When you're just starting out in the world of baking, it's important to set yourself up for success. Our first piece of advice: Read the recipe from start to finish. Our second piece of advice: Invest in some quality bakeware.
Something as simple as using a glass dish versus an aluminium pan can completely change the outcome of your cake.
Baking Pan Materials
When baking, material matters. Some of the most common materials used in baking are to help you make the smart choice for your project.
Aluminium: When it comes to baking pans, aluminium is the all-around winner. These pans have become a standard baking choice for their lightweight nature and ability to distribute heat evenly. Aluminium pans are not non-stick, though, so be sure to grease them well.
Non-Stick: Another staple choice in our baking supply kit is a non-stick pan, which makes baking a breeze. The non-stick properties make it easy to remove your baked goods from the tin; the downside is that these pans require extra love and care to maintain their non-stick coating (don't use metal utensils, which will scratch the surface). There are certain cases when you will not want to use a non-stick pan, such as when baking an angel food cake, where the delicate cake needs to cling to and climb up the sides of the pan.
Glass: While many old-school baking pans were made from glass, this is actually not the best choice when it comes to evenly conduct heat. We recommend sticking to aluminium or non-stick pans when you're looking for an even, consistent bake.
Silicone: Mostly reserved for novelty items, silicone baking pans are not ideal for conducting heat. These pans can be fun but are best used in no-bake applications, like making fudge or ice cream.
Types of Baking Pans and Tins
Round Pans
Frequently used for baking cakes, round pans are often made from aluminium and result in tender, evenly-baked cake layers. Though they're best known as cake pans, round pans are versatile enough to be used to make a variety of baked goods in a pinch, from brownies to cheesecakes. Round pans come in a variety of sizes. Two stackable pans will enable you to bake your own picture-perfect layer cake. An 8-inch round pan is a great starting point for cake-baking. As you gain more confidence in your baking skills, go ahead and collect additional sizes You can also find some speciality varieties of round pans, like a springform pan, which boasts a detachable bottom ideal for baking cheesecake.
Square and Rectangular Pans
In the world of baking, square and rectangular pans are fairly interchangeable. You only really need one of these two to do the job. They can be used to bake brownies, as well as plenty of other types of bars and even cakes. 8-by-8 is a great choice for a square pan, and we swear by our 9-by-13 rectangular pans, specifically for cake-baking.
Sheet Pans
The secret workhorse of our baking supply collection, sheet pans can work marvels in both the sweet and savoury departments. We love a simple sheet pan dinner, but a sheet pancake is our favourite way to bake for a crowd. You can also use a sheet pan to bake a variety of desserts, from slab pies to cookies.
All those pretty loaf cakes and homemade sandwich bread loaves come from the tried-and-true loaf pan. Typically 8-½ x 4-½ x 2-½ inches, these durable pans can be made of anything from aluminized steel to cast iron. Did we mention that there are plenty of ways to use this pan, aside from bread baking? You can also get miniature loaf pans for individually-portioned treats.
Bundt and Tube Pans
Grandma's famous Bundt cake? The magic comes from this distinctive pan. With beautiful ridges and flutes, Bundt pans come in a variety of styles and shapes, the common denominator being a hole in the middle. This tool may have quite a niche use, but we firmly believe that every Southern baker should have at least one Bundt pan in their collection—these old-fashioned cakes will never go out of style. Pro tip: Be sure to use plenty of butter or cooking spray when baking in a Bundt pan to ensure a clean finish.
