Choose a tart pan based on size, shape, material, and cost. Removable bases are useful for serving, but not necessary. Different materials require different care.
Tart pans vary, and the best pan for one individual will differ from the best pan for another. Choose a cake pan based on the size and shape you need, the material it is made of, and the cost of the pan. Some pans offer removable bases; this is only a useful feature if you plan to remove the entire cake from the pan before serving. If you intend to use the pan as a serving dish, the removable base is not necessary.
There are different sizes of baking trays to choose from. A standard-sized pie pan typically measures 10 or 11 inches in diameter and is used to make quiches and tarts for a group of people. Small 4-inch pans are also available at most baking and cooking supply stores. This size is used to create individual portions. Miniature cake tins are used to create small appetizers and morsels; they generally measure about 2 inches in diameter.
Glazed ceramic, metal, enamel, and silicone are some of the materials used to make baking pans. Silicon pans are flexible and can have decorative elements incorporated; their flexible nature allows the finished tart to be removed easily. A ceramic or enamel pan will need to be sprayed with a nonstick coating before baking. Enamel and ceramic cookware can come in any color or design and are beautiful enough to use as serving pieces; they can go straight from the oven to the table. A metal cake pan promotes even cooking and is most likely to have a flip-out and removable base for easy presentation and serving.
A pie pan with a removable base is best for recipes with a firm, firm crust. Once the tart is baked and cooled, the base can be lifted straight out of the pan, leaving the sides behind. Ceramic, enamel and silicone pans do not offer this feature. The base and rim should be stored together and placed flat on a shelf to avoid distorting the shape. Small and individual metal molds with removable bases come in sets and can be stacked for storage.
Whichever pan you choose, follow the manufacturer’s directions for cooking and pan care. Different materials require different care and storage procedures. A ceramic or metal cake pan can probably be washed in the washing machine; throwing a metal pan in the dishwasher can cause rust. Caring for your tart pans ensures that you will get lifetime use out of your purchase.
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