Every hostess at least once in her life faced a situation when, when baking, for example, apple pie, there were problems with removing the finished dish from the mold. Now this problem is quite simple to solve. And a non-stick rug made by special technology with the addition of Teflon will come to the rescue.
Product Advantages
The advantages of a non-stick teflon mat are as follows:
- A material that provides a non-stick effect is biologically inert. It does not enter into a chemical reaction with products.
- You can operate the mats at temperatures from -70 to +260 degrees.
- The dough does not stick to the surface of such a product and does not burn.
- When baking, you do not need to use sunflower or butter.
- Baking on a teflon mat is baked evenly and well.
- Products are durable, do not fringe around the edges.
- The substrate can be used to freeze food.
- It is very simple to wash the mat, no special means will be required.
In addition, the described product can roll out the dough.
Features of the mat and its operation
The mat, which is made of Teflon, is similar in its properties to that used in the manufacture of silicone. Housewives roll out the dough on such a non-stick rug, bake confectionery and bakery products, and freeze home-cooked foods. Like silicone substrates, Teflon does not require oiling.
But the non-stick teflon mat differs from silicone in that it can be used when baking products on barbecue grills, barbecue or grill. The main thing is that the product is not exposed to an open flame.
You can easily cook meat steak, vegetables, fish or chicken on a Teflon rug. That is, it is more versatile than silicone. When cooking food, it is very important not to use a fork, knife or other sharp appliances so as not to scratch the surface of the substrate.
Teflon Product Features
Non-stick mats for the pan and pan are of different thicknesses:
- 75-80 microns. Such products are best used in cooking dishes on a baking sheet without a strong convention. They are half transparent, which is very convenient for those who apply mass on a paper target. Rugs of this thickness are short-lived, but they are the cheapest and ideal for making pastille.
- 120-130 microns. Universal version of the mat. Such a product is not afraid of a strong convention, it is also a bit transparent and has a glossy surface (or half glossy). Value for money here is the most optimal. You can also use special targets for a more comfortable mass application.
- 200-320 microns. The most durable products. Often used by professionals. Opaque, and therefore the target together with them is impossible to use.
As for color, baking mats can be black, white, beige and brown. It is important to understand that the fat from the meat gradually penetrates the structure of the mat, and therefore, if you prefer to fry meat products, it is better to choose black rugs. The same should be done if you often work with bold dough.
How to use a non-stick rug?
In operation, there is nothing complicated. It is enough to put the product in any old frying pan, on a baking sheet or other dishes. Moreover, today on the shelves you can buy mats of different diameters. Oil is not necessary, or add just a couple of drops. The diameter of the mat should be the same as the diameter of the bottom of the dishes. For the oven, you can purchase products of square or rectangular shape.
After completing the cooking process, wash the non-stick backing. Do not use metal washcloths and scrapers.
How to extend the life of the mat?
Wash the product you purchased correctly. Usually you do not need to use detergents - just rinse the mat with warm water or wipe it with a sponge. If you cooked pastries from greasy dough or baked meat, it is permissible to use liquid detergent for dishes. If it happens that the filling from baking leaked and burned out (this happens in ovens that overheat too much), it is necessary to soak the substrate in water and it will easily be cleaned after a couple of minutes.
You should also remember that putting the mat on an open fire or in the oven without a dish is unacceptable. This will cause the Teflon coating to deteriorate.
To the appearance of the mat remained unchanged as long as possible, it can not be bent in half. Indeed, in the place of the crease there will be traces that cannot be aligned in the future. It is recommended to store the product rolled up, for example, in a tube, or in expanded form, laying on the bottom of the baking sheet.
Thanks to the above tips, your purchase will last you a long time and you will forget about burnt pastries, and you can also turn a plain old pan into a non-stick one.