Teflon baking mat is a very convenient and practical kitchen tool that can help us cook food in the oven more easily and conveniently. It has the characteristics of high temperature resistance, anti-adhesion and easy to clean, which makes us no longer need to use grease or parchment paper, and we can directly put the food on it to bake, reducing the situation of food sticking to the baking sheet when baking, and also reducing the trouble of cleaning. So what are the precautions and tips when using Teflon baking mat? Next we will one by one for you to introduce in detail.
1. Confirm the applicable temperature of the oven: Before using Teflon baking mats, first of all, we should confirm whether the applicable temperature range of the oven is compatible with the baking mats. Generally speaking, most of the Teflon baking mats can withstand high temperatures up to 230 degrees Celsius or more, so there is no need to worry about the deformation or melting of the baking mats when baking.
2. Place the baking mat: Place the Teflon baking mat on the baking sheet of the oven and make sure that the baking mat fits the baking sheet perfectly. This will effectively prevent food from leaking down to the inside of the oven during cooking and affect the cleanliness of the oven.
3. Food Placement: When placing food on a Teflon baking mat, additional grease or greaseproof paper is usually not necessary. The non-stick surface of the Teflon baking mat prevents food from sticking to it, making it easier and healthier to remove.
4. Baking time: When using a Teflon baking mat, baking time is usually shorter than using a baking sheet because the mat transfers heat more evenly. Therefore, the baking time should be shortened according to the actual situation when baking food, so as not to burn the food.
5. Cleaning and Maintenance: After using a Teflon baking mat, you can take it out and wash it with washing liquid or wipe it with a damp cloth. It should be noted that do not use sharp objects to scrape the surface of the baking mat, so as not to scratch the damage. After cleaning, you can air dry it or use a hair dryer to dry it and then store it.
6. Storage: The Teflon baking mat can be rolled up or stored flat in the oven for next use. Avoid stacking or squeezing when storing, so as not to break and affect the use of the effect.
Overall, Teflon baking mat is very simple and convenient to use in the oven, only need to pay attention to the applicable temperature, placement, food placement, baking time, cleaning and maintenance and storage and other aspects of the notes, can better help us in cooking food to improve efficiency and reduce the cleaning work, it is one of the indispensable and practical tools in the modern kitchen.
