Mine didn't come with directions &amp; they don't fit my pans so I want to cut them- can I cut them in half? What if I just cut within the red border?
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Mine came with instructions, and it is very specific that if they get cut (like with a utensil), they must be discarded. So I would assume that cutting in half would be a big no-no. They can be used over 400 degrees. Also cannot be put in the dishwasher, or even soaked in soapy. Just wipe them off with a soapy cloth or sponge then rinse. Store flat or rolled, never folded as this might crack the surface. I keep mine flat in a drawer under my dish towels. One note my sister told me, is that they will always feel and look like there is oil on the surface; this is normal. Just found this; I had wondered why you needed to avoid cutting. From Silpat website: "Do not cut the SILPAT as the fiberglass mesh particles might migrate into the food" Here is a link to the site; I learned quite a few things..... http://www.silpat.com/faq.html PS I would buy another pan. These things are great!
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Nick I wanted to let you know if you cooking for one or two as I am it is easy to cut recipes in half and they still come out perfect. Good luckBelinda
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I had this exact same problem. They were wedged together and my husband and I pulling together could not get the two pieces to separate. What I ended up doing that finally worked is this: Take two butter knives and stick them under the two tabs pushing them all the way up till you can see the tip of it coming through on the other side. Work them back and form and then start tugging. These seems to dislodge and unstuck it enough so you can get the two pieces apart. They work fine after this! It seems like they got pressed too tightly together during manufactoring or maybe the plastic dimensions are fiting just a bit too snug. I noticed from other reviews that when some people opened their product it was not "stuck" in all the way - whereas mine were completely pressed together where I could not see any of the ribbed bottom part. I think that may be why they became stuck. Hope this helps! We got ours apart!
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Hi, you have to cut around the sides, then cut the bottom and then around the middle. I never use grease so you have to cut the side, middle, and bottom. Hope that helps.
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I have not, but you might be successful if you stuff the unused half of the pan with aluminum foil, as the dough will certainly spread to the area of least resistance! Of course, you would need to halve the dough recipe...
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No, they are a bit larger than 1/4 of an inch thick. Closer to 3/8 inch. I doubt that you can cut a slice, since they are harder and more brittle than, say, watercolor pans, but you can break off small pieces for a travel pallete. If you break them into, say, 4 pieces you should have a good size with which to work and travel. Good luck and let me know how it goes for you.Samantha
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Thanks so much for posting this. The butter knife trick worked like a charm. I didn't have a lot of luck working the two halves back and forth, but did find that inserting a thin flat screwdriver blade and using that to pry the two pieces apart made it easy (after the butter knives were installed). Thanks again!
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I have had my pans for about 12yrs and I have never seen anything like that. How weird. I think I would replace them so the power stuff wouldn't get in my food. You have to admit they are awesome pans! Sorry I couldn't help.
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I honestly dont know, but cannot think of any reason why they couldn't be cut down. They may frey on the the edges after awhile. Believe me, these are so worth the money and will last you forever. I bought four different sizes because I use them for so many different things. Hope that helps.
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Not easy....usually with a hacksaw or an axe. I just usually cut them in half, not small pieces...
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Yes I believe you can. My mother used to make them in this type of pan. I would suggest you line the pan with wax paper or parchment paper.
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Hi, Book Lover # 52. I made the doughnuts and they came out rounded. I think it's the baking powder or whatever rising ingredients are in your recipe. You don't need a second pan - just fill like a muffin pan. My recipe called for me to fill the holes 2/3 full. They came out really nice.
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I don't have those but I would think that would damage the pan. Also, I have a gas range so I'm no help. Sorry.
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Another baker's suggestion: on 3 in pans do I put the wrap at the top of the pan or the bottom of the pan? 21 days agoI have only use them on 2 inch pans and they works great. I would assume for 3 inch pans you could try centering them between the top and bottom. Good luck and happy baking.21 days ago by Shirley F Hicks
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The pans are of the same size but the sides are not straight, it's at an angle. You need to trim the sides if you plan to make a layer cake.
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You just push up from the bottom of the pan let them rest until cool. If I found out I have not sprayed it enough and a little stuck. Just used a regular kitchen knife it slide under and loosen. Have made tons with these pans and no problems!!
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I just swalled them whole, since they are capsules I dont think you can cut them in half or anything. They DID NOT work for me, after 3 months I stopped ordering them.