{"title":"Bakeware","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eGood bakeware quietly does the work in the background. It holds its shape, releases cleanly and gives you an even bake, whether that is a school lunchbox slice on a Sunday afternoon or a birthday cake that has to come out right the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eChoosing the Right Bakeware for Your Kitchen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial makes the biggest difference. Heavy gauge steel holds heat evenly and resists warping, which matters for anything that spends a long time in the oven. Non stick coatings make release and cleaning easy but need gentler treatment. Silicone flexes for simple turning out and stores flat. Ceramic and stoneware go from oven to table and hold heat well after serving. Check the piece fits your oven with room for air to move around it, and look at the stated oven temperature limit, particularly for silicone and non stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Features to Look for in Bakeware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon steel, aluminium, silicone, ceramic or glass, each with different heat behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavier tins resist warping and give a more even bake than thin pressed metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon stick coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e easier release and cleaning, best paired with silicone or wooden utensils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoose base or springform:\u003c\/strong\u003e for delicate cakes and cheesecakes that will not turn out easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolled or reinforced edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e stronger to handle and less likely to buckle under heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize and depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e match the tin size your recipes call for, since a wrong size changes the bake time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher and oven ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e check both before you buy, as they vary by coating and material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat You Will Find in This Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaking trays and oven pans, round and square cake tins, loaf and muffin trays, springform and loose base tins, cooling racks and silicone moulds. Sets that cover the basics in one go, alongside individual pieces to fill a gap in what you already own. Pair them with the tools and utensils in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitchenware\"\u003ekitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eBuilding Out Your Baking Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are starting from nothing, a flat baking tray, a loaf tin, a 20cm round tin and a twelve hole muffin tray will cover most everyday recipes. From there, a springform tin opens up cheesecakes and layer cakes, a cooling rack stops the bottoms going soggy, and silicone moulds handle the fiddlier shapes. Buy the sizes your regular recipes actually call for rather than a large set with pieces that never come out of the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eOrdering with Allure Home Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece ships from our Australian warehouse with fast local delivery and honest pricing, with no inflated recommended retail prices to discount against. If you are unsure which tin size a recipe needs, get in touch and we will help you work it out. From our family to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 44px 0 6px;\"\u003eBakeware Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat bakeware do I actually need to start?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA flat baking tray, a loaf tin, a 20cm round cake tin and a twelve hole muffin tray will handle most everyday recipes. Add a springform tin and a cooling rack as you go, rather than buying a large set upfront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhich material bakes best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eHeavy gauge steel and aluminium give the most even results for cakes and biscuits. Ceramic and glass hold heat longer, which suits slices, crumbles and anything going straight to the table. Silicone is the easiest for release and storage but browns less on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eDo I still need to grease non stick tins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA light grease, or baking paper on the base, is still worth doing for cakes and anything sticky. Non stick makes release easier rather than guaranteed, and the coating lasts longer when it is not doing all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eCan bakeware go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eSome can, but check the listing. Harsh dishwasher detergent shortens the life of most non stick coatings and can dull or pit aluminium. Warm water, a soft cloth and a short soak is kinder and usually faster anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhy did my tin warp in the oven?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eThin pressed metal buckles when it heats unevenly, and running a hot tin under cold water makes it worse. A heavier gauge tin with rolled edges holds its shape, and letting anything cool before washing helps whatever you own last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat is a springform tin for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eThe sides unclip and lift away from the base, so you can free a delicate cake without turning it upside down. It is the right choice for cheesecakes, layer cakes and anything with a soft or wet set that will not survive being flipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eDoes tin size really matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eYes. The same batter in a smaller tin sits deeper and takes longer to cook through, while a larger tin spreads it thin and it bakes faster and drier. If you are substituting, expect to adjust the time and start checking well before the recipe says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eIs silicone bakeware safe in the oven?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eFood grade silicone is oven safe up to the temperature stated on the product, commonly well above normal baking temperatures. Because it flexes, sit filled moulds on a tray before they go in, or the shape will distort as you move them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow do I keep non stick coating in good condition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eUse silicone, wooden or plastic tools rather than metal, avoid abrasive scourers, and do not cut portions in the tin. Stacking tins directly on top of each other scratches them too, so a sheet of paper towel between them helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8309\/1612\/collections\/bakeware.png?v=1787291333","url":"https:\/\/allurehomecollections.com.au\/collections\/bakeware.oembed","provider":"Allure Home Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}