Has anyone used these pans?  I need some new ones and thought they were lighter so  I should consider buying them.  I have heard not to buy cheap immitations, immitations of what?  I don't know the brands.  Since I have had colon cancer I am very sinsitive to chemicals, anyone know anything about that?  Is silicone a chemical, brother I am not at all informed about these pans.  I just like the fact that they wouldn't clank and are lighter.

Thanks

-- Edited by DJ Wannabees at 11:22, 2006-08-20

I don't know about the silicon pans, but they have gotten my attention too. It does seem like they would be good for an RV because they are so light but I don't know how they cook. Expecially in that RV oven they have been talking about that doesn't cook evenly anyway. They sure would be lighter than all those cast iron skillets and dutch ovens that my husband brings with us. Maybe someone with experience can let us know if they are worth the try. Bonnie

The main point to bear in mind with silicon pans, in fact with any silicon product is that it cannot be used on direct heat, only with indirect heat.

With these restrictions I have found that the limited items I have used, muffin pan and loaf pan have performed satisfactorily. I use the loaf pan on a baking sheet and the muffin pan comes with a metal frame, necessary to support the filled pan. Although the manufacturer says there is no need to grease the pan I find that some muffins stick slightly if the pan is not greased.

 

In what little research Iv'e done on this subject, my understanding is Silicon cookware is inert, FDA approved and safe up to 428 degrees F. If it is heated above the safe range, silicon melts but doesn't give off toxic vapors, because silicon is a manmade blend of sand and oxygen (versus a synthetic plastic). This is unlike nonstick cookware such as Teflon which contain plastic polymers. When nonstick cookware is overheated it will emit noxious fumes that are lethal to parakeets and surely couldn't be healthy for humans. I would definitely be comfortable using silicon cookware. If anyone has other information, I would be interested as well. Georgia

We, too, would love to hear from some folks who have used the silicone pans.  We thought they looked perfect for our FT adventure (starting next year) and have debated the expensive/inexpensive issue.  We recently purchased an inexpensive square baking pan and my husband successfully baked a batch of brownies in it.  But, it would be nice to hear from someone with more extensive experience with them before we go out and buy several...

I absolutely LOVE my silicone pans.  I use them all of the time and have never had anything stick.  The brand that I have is Hamilton Beach which is available at Kitchen Collections.  It is not expensive at all.  I paid about $6 or $7 per pan.  I have the muffin pan, bundt pan, loaf pan, silicone mat, quiche pan, cake pans.  The quiche pan is perfect for making homemade pizzas.  I make oatmeal muffins all of the time and they pop right out.  Last week I baked an angel food cake in the bundt pan and it worked perfect!!!  I put the pans directly on the  shelf in the oven, and have gotten rid of the wire frames. The pans roll up and you can store alot of them in one drawer.  When cleaning, you just turn the muffin cups inside out and wash with soap and water.....clean up is super easy.  I purchased some for my Mom and she is now hooked on them too!!! 

Bette

 

-- Edited by jimandbette at 17:56, 2006-08-20

I also am looking into these pans.  I think they will be a "good thing"...

Just received a gift certificate for Camping World for my birthday from my dear daughter and noticed they did have them.                                                                                           

Southwest Judy and Bob and 2blackdogs

 

 

I use the silicone pans in the MH.  Have to be sure to have a firm hold on them when transporting in and out of the M/wave convection oven.  Cleaning is easy with very hot water.  Like the fact that they are easy to store in the cabinet.  I am still trying to learn to use the convection oven plus adjusting to the silicone pans.  Not going to give up!

I have gotten several pans at Bed Bath and Beyond.  I get their 20% coupon and get one at a time.  I got the individual muffin cups (Wilton) set of 12. (Like the paper ones that stick to the muffin).  I just spray some Pam on them and they just slip right out and clean up great.  I made brownies in a 8" square one (Blue by Wilton and safe to 500 degrees) and they turned out great also.  I just got the angle food cake pan and a bread pan by Kitchen Aide but have not used them yet.  The muffin cups, I placed on a cookie sheet to baked them. I used the small Jiffy mixes. Just right for 2 people. The cups fit inside each other and take up almost no room to store.

We have a bunch of them we picked up at outlet malls, Kitchen Collection and Le Creuset.  They work well and can be folded up and stored in gallon freezer bags with zip closes.   No sharp knives and use both hands to move them since they are so flexible.  We also have the individual muffin cups and also use them as small bowls for condiments like sour cream. 

We use the pans also.  They work great for biscuits and fudge cake.  My favorites.  They also are easy to put into storage because of the flexibility.  No direct flame use though.

Larry