Dig my new steel pan. I have a few of these in different sizes and I LOOOOOVE them. This one though, I bought special for dessert bakes because I never baked desserts in any of the others and I wanted to see if it would work without oil, grease and/or bake paper.
It did.
Sorta.
My fault really, I was writing a new bake with new times, temps and using a new pan. Not something I normally do. I try to keep it at one change per draft, that helps me pinpoint and problem solve.
Anyway, the baked bits popped out just great. Loved it. The underbaked part in the middle, well, that didn't flip and instead left a hole in the middle of the double chocolate yoghurt bake.
Think Alien, bursting from the chest.
Lots more experiments coming up and what I really love, is that there's nooooooooo non-stick coating and this isn't aluminum. It's textured steel, and from what I understand that texture helps release foods. And boy does it ever do a dandy job roasting veggies, warming maple popcorn, spicy pop corn and even baking homemade granola.
The prices at HomeGoods/HomeSense make it so I can afford to keep this new one for all things dessert bakes and keep using my old one for everything else. And, if that wasn't enough to knock my socks off, those little helper handles make it easy to hang these on my kitchen pegboards.
Hot dog. Life is good.
And that my Boogerbutts wraps up this post. It's our anniversary weekend and today is last day of it. Gonna make some good eats and enjoy what's left of the weekend.
Weekends sure go fast. Whoosh.
I have never heard of this magic pan. Good going!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I have several. Super useful to bake in. Would love one that works on the hob.
DeleteI have never seen that type of pan. Happy anniversary.
ReplyDeleteDiscount home store HomeGoods/HomeSense and TJ Maxx. Great deals. Excellent quality.
DeleteI'll have to let my wife know about that pan. She recently got a cast iron skillet and loves it.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, Alex. I have three vintage cast irons that I use allll the time. They are a true treat to use. Glad to hear she loves it.
DeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteNice pan! I'll have to be looking for one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
Hi Mari! Thank you!
DeleteAttractive steel pan! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks and Thanks!
DeleteGreat pan and plans. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks and Thanks!!!
DeleteHappy anniversary, We will have to learn more about steel pans.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I really, really love them. I have a few and they just work so well. Oven for the larger ones and I've used the smaller wee ones in the air fryer.
DeleteThe pan looks lovely, but I won't be buying any, I have enough baking pans already. I remember when I was young, if a cake "lost" its middle or "sank" while cooling, sometimes the gap would be filled (once the cake was cold,) with whipped cream and chopped fruit. Other times the cake would just get served pre--sliced so no one noticed.
ReplyDeleteHey River! I was writing a new formula and the temps were too high for it. So it was either have a wee bit be raw or all of it be burnt. The good news is, don't bake desserts with eggs so we were able to safely eat the underdone bits. Was good too. LOOOOVE the whipped cream and chopped fruit idea. That's a good one!
DeleteHappy Anniversary Weekend = and hooray for new pans.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Hey, I thought of you today. There's a photographer that showed us online how to make frozen bubbles and I am almost sure you had those one year. I gotta try it! Hope you're doing well today.
Deletesounds good to me. I have one real steel, textured I think, that is older than 80 because there was never a time it was not in my mothers kitchen, and since she died in 1990 in my kitchen. it is a 2 square pot and I use it almost every day as did she... I also have two I think is steel pots but might be aluminum that was hers, both are huge, for soups and chili. i only have 5 pots, and 3 of them were hers.
ReplyDeletelet me know if/when you get email back please
DeleteSure thing. As of now, still no email. Not sure when I'll get that back.
DeleteI have five pots too! Pots though. I also have pans. These textured steel bake pans are wonderful. PS: I love that you own vintage cookware. Me too! IT'S THE BEST!!!!!
DeleteI have never seen a pan like this before. How interesting. This would be awesome for those times when I absentmindedly put things in the pan and realize I forgot to spray it first. Happy belated anniversary to you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann. I've got the at both HomeGoods and TJ Maxx. They come and go throughout the year. Very fun to use. I just adore them. PS: Your cartoons are soooooooo stinkin' cute. Loved seeing them the other day.
DeleteHaven't heard of textured steel bakeware before -- will have to look for it next time I'm in a kitchen store.
ReplyDeleteIf you guys have a TJ Maxx or it might be TK there, I'm not sure. Both stores carry them. They come and go throughout the year. Very nice in the oven for the larger ones and the wee small ones work nicely in the air fryer.
DeleteEnjoy the baking! Happy late Anniversary to you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynn.
DeleteHappy Anniversary!! Ours was Sunday. I hope you had a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Happy Anniversary to you guys too. That's very cool.
DeleteHappy anniversary! I wish you many more!
ReplyDeleteMuch thanks, Marie. PS: It snowed again today. Burrrrrrrrr. Really crazy cold. The heat is cranked as I type. Hope we both see spring soon, if not sooner.
DeleteI may be a little late on the Anniversary Wishes...but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! I'll have to check out these pans..I never mind a trip to Home Goods, so I will be looking for them. What ever makes cooking easier...I am for it!.. lol
ReplyDeleteThank you! Weekend went too fast I say, too fast. Happy Shopping!
DeleteLike you I don't want aluminum and I don't want coatings. I'm not familiar with steel pans. Is it stainless steel? I'd like to get one to try and make pancakes without oil. Happy Anniversary .
ReplyDeleteHi! Yes, it's steel, textured. Very nice. Only good for the oven and the small ones work in the air fryer. Have you tried some of the textured steel skillets on the market? There's a few popping up. I don't know if oil is needed on them or not. QVC recently had some on David in the Kitchen. I don't know what the texture is made of. I tell you, I'm sick of these companies with their non-stick coatings.
DeleteI did recently get a Lexi Home small skillet for clearance at TJ Maxx. I don't know for sure what it's made of and I haven't made pancakes yet.
Also, back in the day, I used these Italian flat pans that worked well for pancakes with no oil.
Thanks for the anniversary wishes. The weekend went tooooooo fast. Whoosh.
I am glad you like these steel pans so much. Getting the right type is important to our cooking results, after we’ve worked out a few things. I often find it takes a couple of tries with me, or two, or three, lol. I really am loving you telling us about your experiments and love your humor. Happy Anniversary! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteHi Denise. Wishing you a wonderful Blogger Break!
DeleteYes, I agree with you on the tries. I was testing a new formula (bake), that I wrote and the temps were too high. It was either burn the entire cake or just have a wee bit underdone in one spot. Good news, none went to waste. I don't bake desserts with eggs so we safely ate the underdone while it was warm.
Darn tasty!
Have a wonderful Blogger Break!!!
Happy anniversary and happy baking. 😀
ReplyDeleteMuch, much thanks.
DeleteHappy Anniversary!! I want a steel pan, I will have to look for one. :-)
ReplyDeleteMaple Popcorn .... oh my,that sounds wonderful.
Carla
They are fun to use. Maple popcorn is very easy. Once the air popped corn is done and cooled (or not depending), I use a squeeze bottle of local down the road maple with some pink salt to taste and then very lowish (depending on oven), place the popcorn in there. Taking care not to burn. I also do this in the air fryer as well. On a lower setting. Very, very tasty. And, if you like spice, there's a touch of cayenne pepper too. That can get hot quick though.
DeleteNice non stick pan I like it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
Thanks, Catherine!
DeleteMany Happy Anniversary Wishes.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you found and like these pans ... here's to more happy baking.
All the best Jan
Hey Jan! Thank you. Great to see you. I saw a machine on QVC recently that made zoodles and I thought of you. Those are very tasty too.
DeleteHappy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I have never seen those types of pans. I may have to keep my eye open for them here in Canada.
God bless.
Thank you! I think HomeSense in your area should have them. They pop on the shelves throughout the year. Good for the oven and the wee ones are good in the air fryer. Very nice pans. I love them.
Deletehappy anniversary!!! all of my pans are for a specific dishes or deserts. i don't buy anymore "stuff"!! i have no more room and less desire. BUT i do love home goods!!!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya' Debbie. I want the stuff I have to get used and be useful. I love good new kitchen tools - but they have to earn their keep. HomeGoods really is a great place to snag deals. Thanks for stopping in and Happy New Day! Cheers!
DeleteWhoops! Sorry I missed the anniversary. Hope you had a wonderful time. Those steel pans look great, I'll look out for them over here. Enjoy baking with your new one.
ReplyDeleteMuch, much thanks. Really, I celebrate the month of April for a couple different reasons. All good.
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