I am looking for a pastry mat that lays flat without having to use heavy items (cans, ect) to hold it down while I roll out dough. Is this like that?
1653117
Yup! We haven't had to use any sort of anchors to keep the mat from rolling up. We store the mat flat, but it was rolled up in a box when it arrived. I rolled out nicely.
1653118
Yes, I have no problem with it lying flat. I use it on a smooth quartz countertop.
1653119
this lies flat and I love it. I had a pampered chef one that was heavy and I didn't realize that ehen I used my biscuit cutter and pressed down, it cut my mat to pieces. It could probably happen with this mat too so be careful using a sharp cookie cutter.
1653120
Yes this is exactly what you want, it sticks to the surface without using heavy items to weigh it down. Wish I had purchased this 20 years ago.
286169
There is a tendency to slide around, depending on the surface texture of the countertop. I have a slightly worn formica countertop with some roughness, and I spread a little tap water on the countertop surface before placing the pastry mat. The surface tension of the water anchors the mat quite well and keeps it in place for the most part.
264611
The mat adheres to the counter extremely well. I do sprinkle a small amount of flour all over the top of the mat to prevent any sticking of dough. Maybe not necessary, just something I always saw my mother and grandmother do.
110876
I use my pastry board to roll out my piecrusts, cookies, biscuits etc. because its much easier, less flour & if you need to make certain size crust its all measured for you.
143618
Yes, it lays flat, I use it for my recipes so I know what you mean about needing it to lay flat!
1444437
Had no problem with this mat. It is thin enough, with a little bit of weight on it, it should lay flat in a few days.
1886785
I haven't had any problems, but I use this mat for rolling dough/pastry only. I have separate SilPats for cooking. The only thing I try to be very careful with is using any sort of scraper on the mat. It would ruin it if the surface got scratched/cut up.
358630
It has a smooth texture. The only complaint I have now that I've used it more is that if your dough is sticky the mat will lift up when you're kneading the dough.
107629
Yes, this mat resembles a thin rubber material. It's probably best to roll it but it is thin enough to fold. I wouldn't recommend storing it like that, just for short periods of time for transport.
1226911
Not really. The folds help the mat stay rolled when you travel with it. But it has never been a problem when lying flat on the table
2192695
I used it directly on the oven rack once and it was fine - not very convenient because you can't move it around in the oven the way you can with a cookie sheet for instance but the mat was fine.
2123748
I wouldn't. It is an excellent mat for rolling out dough and other items, but I would not cut on it. I have another rigid mat that I use for that purpose.
1411225
I relied on the answers below and ordered this mat. However, mine arrived rolled up, not as tightly rolled as another one I had previously but still not flat. Just so you know.
200564
I unrolled mine and let it sit flat for a while. I roll it with working surface side out. It seems that with use it seems to stay very flat for me. Others have said to slightly dampen the surface under it so it doesn't slip and stays flatter? hope this helps)
2049286
I keep the plastic insert that comes with the board and reroll it onto that each time. If I don't the roll may get smashed Causing folds to form in the mat. Then I'd never get it to lay flat again.
320760
I know about fondant, you are beyond my baking skill set. Once it uncurls and lays flat it pretty well stays put. It is not flimsy, it is a substantial mat. Now I am comparing this to mats I' seen in retail outlets. Hope this helps.
1872143
My old countertop was bull nosed and it worked as it should. My current countertop has flat sides and I'm not aware of the board moving. The lip grabs the counter to prevent movement while rolling dough away from you, and my body prevents the board sliding toward me when rolling dough the other way. I love this board!