KitchenAid KBS967ER 15-1/2-by-23-1/2-Inch Silicone Baking Mat, Red

 (4 customer reviews)

I bought two of these, first two times using them, everything stuck to them. In both cases I was making cookies (with a lot of butter). I didn't add any additional spray/lube/butter to the mat, because I thought that was the point of using them. Theoretically cleanable in a dishwasher, but they're so floppy and large that it's impractical. I left them soak in the sink and the dough did come right off after a few minutes of soaking. But... how is this better than a regular cookie sheet? I can put that in the dishwasher. A cooking salesperson today told me she had the silpat (or similar) and they worked great. I told her mine stuck and she said, "Oh, you must have the Kitchenaid ones."

Buy something else.

I have Silpat baking liners and I was intigued when I saw the Silicone version from Kitchenaid. Because they were so reasonably priced, I bought three. They are not as stick free as Silpat, but they have an advantage in being more sturdy and easier to slide cookies and baked goods around. I use a spatula and cookies slip right off. They have not discolored in the oven, as the Silpat baking mats have and they are much more durable. They have so many uses, in roasting pans, as a trivet and to keep foods from sliding around during transport. A real value for a lifetime of performance.

I thought that this was going to be just another kitchen gimick for my wife. She tells me that nothing sticks to it, making it better than just using using the Corian countertop. If you make pastries, it's a must buy.