Glass baking dishes: advantages and disadvantages, choice and care

There are a lot of ceramic and glass cooking utensils on the market today. Glassware is not only beautiful but also functional. Of course, we are talking about heat-resistant glass products. But the use of such equipment has its own nuances. We will talk about them.

Initially, glassware was used only for table decoration - dishes laid out in an aesthetic transparent salad bowl or dish look appetizing and beautiful. With the development of technology, the scope of glass products has expanded - now on sale you can find glass pans, baking pans and much more. Of course, for such kitchen utensils, various ingredients for strength are added to the glass and tempered in a special way.

Such cookware has many advantages:

• glass is chemically inert and does not spoil the taste of the dish with oxidation and foreign odors;
• kitchen utensils made of heat-resistant glass can withstand heating up to 300 degrees;
• the transparency of the walls makes it easier to visually determine the degree of readiness of the food;
• it is not necessary to transfer the dish from the mold to another dish - you can cook and put it on the table right in it;
• good heat capacity of the material and wall thickness prevent fast cooling of food;
• ease of washing - to wash glass utensils, it is enough to soak it in water for a short time, and then wipe it with a soapy sponge and rinse;
• with proper use and careful attitude, the dishes retain their original appearance for a long time.

It should also be noted that food in glass molds burns less and does not need to be oiled before cooking, as is the case with metal molds.

Baking sweet pies in such utensils is just a pleasure.

The disadvantages include a couple of factors.

• Fragility of the material... Protect your inventory from falls, otherwise you risk losing it.
• Does not tolerate sudden temperature jumps. Therefore, if you decide to bake something in the oven using glassware, put it in a cold or slightly heated oven.

Before buying glass baking dishes, be sure to find out if they are heat resistant. Typically, this information is printed on the label, including the maximum heating temperature.

Before using tempered glass baking dishes, there are a few simple rules to follow.

• Do not expose the dishes to sudden temperature changes: do not put in a hot oven, do not cool with cold water. It is better to wait a little and let it cool naturally than to throw away the cracked inventory.
• Do not allow damp objects and water to come into contact with the hot outer surface of the glassware.
• Before placing the ovenware in the oven, first place the baking tray / rack on which it will stand.
• Check the dryness of the utensils before placing them in the oven.
• You need to wash such utensils with a soapy soft sponge without the use of abrasives and metal brushes in order to prevent scratches.

The vast majority of consumers are satisfied with tempered glass kitchen utensils. Users note the beautiful appearance, functionality and ease of use of such equipment, the ability to withstand high temperatures and uniform cooking. Among the advantages are also the affordability and variety of models - now a lot of companies produce such utensils. Consumers are also satisfied with the ease with which they can clean the dishes from carbon deposits and food debris.

Among the disadvantages are the fact that the dishes require careful handling - too fragile... Of course, in this, glassware is much inferior to metal counterparts, but this is compensated for by the visual appeal and the possibility of using it for cooking in microwave ovens.

They also note difficulties when cooking over an open fire - too strong a flame (without a divider) can lead to a split of heat-resistant material.

Summing up, we can conclude: If you use glassware carefully and wisely, it will serve you for many years.

Watch a video below for tips on choosing heat-resistant glass cookware.