kerryegg Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I am in need of replacement cake and loaf tins after many years of use of existing metal tins. Wondered if anyone had views on the silicone range. Would be nice to not have to line cake tins. My non stick ones have never been 100% reliable. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I love all my silicone cookware It's fantastic and so easy to get things out of, no more cakes stuck in the tin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 If you've a Home Bargains or B & M's near you they have it in at really cheap prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I love it - its fab stuff, plus it comes in nice bright colours, which makes looking for the right tin so much easier It is a bit strange the first time you s"Ooops, word censored!"e cake mix strainght into a silicone cake tin though - just doesn't seem right somehow,but you soon get used to it An alternative you might like to try are the Lakeland loaf & cake tin liners,which are just brilliant,& would be cheaper than forking out for brand new silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I agree with Cinnamon. Silcone's good, as are the Lakeland cake tin liners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Are there any disadvantages in using the silicone ones, apart from initial outlay, I've been thinking about getting some for ages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Personally,I didn't get any until I actually needed to (I didn't have a muffin tin.....) I would replace my metal stuff with silicone as & when it needed it really. I can't think of any disadvantages to it at all,although looks wise some may prefer something more traditional. Its even easier to stack & store than metal stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The only disadvantage I've found is that my silicone bun/tart tray produces really soggy pastry so I've gone back to metal for the annual mince pie fest. For cakes, bakes etc silicone is fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Stores easily - goes in the dishwasher and doesn't rust - doesn't need greasing, it's hard to think of any negatives! I love mine, although I must say I have never used it for pastry. They are sometimes a bit floppy and need a baking sheet underneath them. The first time I used a silicone mould I had to stop myself from greasing the 'tin' which felt really odd, but the results are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks for all the replies. I am going to get some and ditch the old tins.Will report back if I have any disasters and use metal for pastry. thanks again. Just off to give the chickens a bit more pumkin before bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Now personally I don't like my silicone trays/muffin cases/loaf tin. Nothing seems to crisp up in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 i'm not keen on mine the cakes seem to spread rather than rise, maybe i haven't got good enough ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks again. Will buy one rather than a set and see how I get on. Just off to finish packing. Cornwall here we come. I have got wellies and waterproofs but the forcast isn't always right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I like the silicone but being a clumsy moo at the best of times found them a bit floppy so put them on a tin first. didnt have to wash tin though. I thought they would melt as they look so rubbery, but you are right they are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The only one's that we use are a square one for glazing gammon joints, because all the sugary bits don't stick, and a couple of cheap muffin ones which i bought from Sainsbury's in the summer for making chocolate courgette muffins. They are ok, but they are a bit fiddly to wash and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Now personally I don't like my silicone trays/muffin cases/loaf tin. Nothing seems to crisp up in them or come out clean - just pulled out muffins agian and s"Ooops, word censored!"ed the rest out - and I greased them cos they are rubbish without! The loaf tin spreads sideways too - even though it's a small one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Now personally I don't like my silicone trays/muffin cases/loaf tin. Nothing seems to crisp up in them Mmm, mixed results on this topic. I really need to know specifically Yorkshire puds. Are they successful or not, everyone please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Yorkshire puds YES. Muffins NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I find I have to leave fairy cakes to cool down quite a bit in mine, if I try and remove them too early lots of mixture stays stuck to the mould. Good luck with the Yorkshires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Yorkshire puds YES. Muffins NO. Great, thanks for the quick answer. I'll def. buy a tray for Yorkshires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Must mention that I bought a silicone coated baking tray last week & it is very wonderful indeed It doesn't look siliconey (*sp), it looks like a normal metal sheet,but its super non-stick & comes out of the dishwasher sparkling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm very pleased with the ones I've got, cake 'tins' and a heart shaped muffin 'tin'. Our local garden cantre does really good kitchen stuff and the others I got from John Lewis, I haven't got any cheaper varieties so I don't know whether the quality makes a difference, I imagine it might, probably worth buying the best you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
