Okay, a little confused... Baking mat or pastry mat? They are not the same thing!
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I have used it only as a pastry mat to roll out cookie dough. I personally did not like it and won't use it again. The dough stuck like glue. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
570039
This is a silicone mat, so it can be used for either purpose. Personally, I wouldn't use it for baking - I have separate mats for that purpose. With the measurements, this one is primarily for use making pastry. I've found it really useful in that regard. But again, to me, the primary function of this is as a pastry mat.
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I would say a pastry mat is for working your pastry dough on the counter and a baking mat is for placing on a sheet pan and baking in the oven, so you don't have your pastry stick to the pan and have more to clean. I use this mat just for rolling out dough on, not for baking.
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I think silicone mats grip to your pans. This one sits on top just like paper-which is important to remember because first time I used this and pulled something out of the oven I made quite a mess. Now I just carefully take it out and no more problems. I would recommend this item.
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Hello! I bake on both sides. One side is slightly better it seems, but found no difference when baking goods.
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I've never made either of them, but the Silpat should work for either one. I think that the main point is that the Silpat is so slippery that nothing sticks to it and the cleanup is so easy. If you're concerned about the items touching each other once baked, put the batter further apart on your first batch to see how much they spread out. Then on the next batch, you'll know how to space them.
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It has a matte finish on one side and shiny finish on the other. Dampening the shiny aide helps it stick to the table. I've only used it for pastry crust and have not gotten marks in it, but pastry dough does stick to it unless sufficiently floured. I wouldn't know about clay. You might be able to pick up the mat and peel it off. I hope this helps.
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I'm not sure why you'd want to, as these mats are for baking. Dough: yes. Hot glue gun: not so much.
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I tried both and didn't see any difference. I personally don't like to bake bread or pizzas on Silpat or silpain, since I found that the bottom crusts are too pale. I bake bread daily using a pizza stone.
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I did not buy them to use for baking. I use them for pulled sugar work, and they are great for that. They are much thinner than Silpat, which I use for baking. However, I would use these for baking, as you pointed out there is no fiberglass in these and nothing to come in contact with your food. So it's an opinion thing. I like both for different things.
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An actual knife will leave marks on this mat or even cut it. It is a soft, pliable silicone mat. You can cut with a hard, plastic scraper or hard, plastic spatula. Just cut softly. This mat stays on my counter nicely and is great for rolling out dough, but I have run into this same issue. Because the mat is so functional otherwise, I have found these other ways to gently cut things. I think a pizza cutter potentially will leave marks on the mat or cut it. I made cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning. I used this mat to roll the dough and make them. I used a knife to cut the rolls which left indentations on the mat. It is still functional for future, but I was reminded to use hard plastic next time and cut gently.
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I have the Simple Home Creations 16 x 11.5" mat. Works fine. It has 12 circles, 1.5" in diameter, and 1.5" apart. I don't use the circles because I try to get more than 12 of whatever I am baking on the mat.
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Parchment paper sort of defeats the purpose of the pivotal "scraper" operation (it would be covered by the parchment). But, I suppose the pans could be used with the parchment like any other plain pie/cake pan. I've not done that, however, so I'm guessing.
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Like most of the other responses, I do not know what Roulpat is! I bake a lot of bread and occasionally, cookies, , and I love to bake on the Silpat.
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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.
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Sorry, I've never use cookie cutters and/or pastry wheel on this mat. However, I've use small knife to cut my pastry. It's fine.
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I know this mat is terrific, but I don't really know anything about the other two, to make a comparison. Sorry!
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Hello Tatiana, what do you mean like a sponge? Also what brand of fondant are you using, not all brands works with the mat.
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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.