NHG: May I ask a baking equipment question here?

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The Food board doesn't seem to have much activity, its mostly blog updates.

So I have really been into baking lately.  I mean really into it.  Cheesecake, cobbler, cookies, brownies, etc. I have always enjoyed baking but now it seems to be turning into a genuine passion.  For those of you who bake regularly, or anybody who wants to chime in for that matter, do you have a preference when it comes to baking sheets?  Do you like the flat kind with no edges or do you prefer the rimmed ones (alternatively called jelly roll pans, I think)?  I have both.  But they are old and getting kind of gross so I'm thinking about replacing them.

[TBM]

I like the flat ones (cookie sheets) for cookies, but love jelly roll pans for other stuff.

I really like the brand USA Pans. We got a small rimmed one at BB&B to try out, and plan to get some cookie sheets and jelly roll pans too. I've seen them pretty much everywhere online, but only at BB&B in person.

[demandypants]

Another vote of both! I prefer the flat ones for cookies too, easier to slide them off. I have a USA Pans mini muffin pan, and it is silicone coated. It is way awesome. the others are all WS but the regular version. They didn't have gold when I registered. I did get a gold one for baking bread cause I needed a second pan and i really prefer it to the other.

[Deleted]

I prefer them both for different reasons and projects.

I really like NordicWare. They're online and in more gifty kitchen sort of stores. A bit $$ but still affordable. Last forever, heat evently etc.

The only thing I've noticed is I prefer the light colored pans to the dark (they heat too fast and burn stuff for me).

[ktzmoh]

I don't like the flat ones- I use jelly rolls for everything.

[caddywompus]

I use the jelly roll type for everything. I've had the flat ones, but they always seemed awkward to hold. We have a really good non-stick set from Penneys, I think they are Cooks brand. My cookies never burn on the bottom!

[darby]

I prefer the rimmed ones. They're easier for me to get in/out of the oven & my silpat liners fit them perfectly.

[auntie]

Both.

You need both. For actual cookies I like Airbake for actual cookies and always use parchment for baking them and most cakes.

[kaylie]

When I need something for cooking or baking, I usually buy whatever Cooks Illustrated product reviews tell me are the best. When it came to cookie sheets, they liked these: www.amazon.com/Vollrath-68085-Natural-Finish-Aluminum/dp/B000GX8B34/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1397902900&sr=1-1&keywords=Vollrath+68085+Natural+Finish+Aluminum+17-7%2F8%22+x+14%22+Cookie+Sheet

I have two and they're great. Very heavy duty and no warping.

[munkii]

I have these food network jelly roll pans and use them for everything. They're perfect and clean up nicely.

www.kohls.com/product/prd-c10656/food-network-jelly-roll-pans.jsp

[boiler717]

I got some amazing jelly roll pans at costco that have held up great. I mostly use for roasting veggies. I like the WS gold cookie sheets for baking.

[starburst]

Apr 17, 2014 13:53:57 GMT -5 @justdairy said:

I prefer them both for different reasons and projects.

I really like NordicWare. They're online and in more gifty kitchen sort of stores. A bit $$ but still affordable. Last forever, heat evently etc.

The only thing I've noticed is I prefer the light colored pans to the dark (they heat too fast and burn stuff for me).

I'm also a big fan of NordicWare.  I have several of these pans:

cookie pan

I've gotten some great deals on NordicWare at TJMaxx and Marshall's/Homegoods.

[magdala]

Another vote for both. For crispy cookies, I like the flat cookie sheets and for jelly rolls and free form tarts, I prefer jelly roll pans.

[mala]

Both.

Jelly roll pans are generally not considered good for baking cookies, though, as the sides can mess with airflow and even baking.

(popping over from April 2012. I've been browsing other boards lately, including this one. Please don't hate me for chiming in!)

[mrs.jacinthe]

I keep both around. I prefer these generic/crappy/nonstick ones from kmart for rimmed sheets: link

They're excellent - cheap, bake evenly, and are so cheap I don't feel bad if something has gone overboard onto them (or if R gets the bright idea to spray them with nonstick spray before baking something.   :?)

These are my preferred non-rimmed sheets: www.heirloomcookiesheets.com/meet-the-sheet/
They're old-school, but I love them.  Passionately.  LOL