The
quality and type of ingredients you use for baking matter. The slightest
deviation in terms of amount and consistency can already affect the end result
of your baked goods. The same rule applies to the type and quality of baking
tray that you use. In fact, most baking recipes recommend a specific type and
size of tray or pan to ensure the best results. The wrong size can make your
creation burn, overflow, or sink. Hence, check the recipe first before you buy
the right baking tray.
There
are two main types of baking
trays you can find online: the Swiss roll pan and the cookie sheet. Swiss
roll pans are popular with English baked recipes, but many Australian kitchens
have it because of their versatility for grilling, broiling, reheating food,
and baking biscuits and cookies. A roll pan is either 18 by 12 or 15.5 by 10.5
inches sin size, with inch-high sides. It can be a substitute for a cookie
sheet in some recipes.
On
the other hand, the cookie sheet is a rectangular pan that can be placed in an
oven for baking flat pastries and bread rolls, and some types of pizzas. It typically has one or two bent sides for
easy handling and to enable air to circulate freely around the food. This way,
cookies and bread can brown and bake evenly.
Checking
the weight is the best way to choose a good Swiss roll pan or a cookie sheet.
Choose something that is a little heavy. Materials that are too thin will tend
to warp and bend over time, and they are more prone to hot spots, which can
prevent your baked goods from cooking evenly. Look for high-quality cookie
sheets and Swiss roll pans that are made of heavy gauge material and are
guaranteed to last for many years. Brands like Wilton, Tala, Le Creuset, Fat
Daddios, and Chicago Metallic have some of the best cookie sheets and roll
pans.