Great for pastry, easy to clean.
344031
I bought this mat because I want to eliminate parchment and plastic wrap from my kitchen. I wanted something relatively nonstick, but inert, and safe to cut on. I have silicone mats for rolling *with*, but they aren't safe for cutters.

I've used this mat a few times now, to make gluten-free biscuits. Each time it worked quite well. GF doughs are very sticky, so a few little bits of dough would stick when I was rolling, but the dough as a whole came up well. I did have to slide a spatula under it a few times to break the connection to the mat.

The top of the mat has a light texture, which helps prevent sticking. The bottom of the mat is very smooth plastic. On its own, it WILL slide around on your tabletop: the solution is to lightly wet the tabletop below the mat, and the surface tension of the water will hold it still.

I love that the mat washes easily. I have had cutting mats made of this plastic before, and I put them in the dishwasher. This caused them to curl and become hard to use. So I haven't put this in the dishwasher. I wash it by hand in the bathtub as it is too large for my kitchen sink, and it takes only a few seconds to wash.

The printed guides to pie size are very helpful, and so are the inch and cm guides at the edges. I don't, though, really care about the drawings of pies and etc, as they have no function.

On the plus side, the printing is all printed on the bottom of the mat, so it won't get into food. On the negative side, some of the print rubbed off the very first time I washed it, which I suppose makes it extra-good that the print is on the bottom.

I use this mat under my pastry, and a silicone baking mat on top, with the pastry between them. I get a smooth dough with no sticking and no plastic wrap or parchment.
4074183
Excellent pie pan, very sturdy and great for baking. Cleans up good so pan should last a long time!
4813971
I bought this for my son who is into baking pies. He loves it and it's easy to clean. Highly recommended.
407972
The removable bottom is very convenient. Some of the crust ingredients do leak out so it doesn't stay completely clean, but its slightly raised edge makes it a great way to move the quiche/tart without danger of breaking it. I cut the quiche/tart on the bottom plate and it didn't scratch. The finish on the pan is supposed to be 'easy release,' although not non-stick.

The only reason I didn't give it 3 stars is the pan is not very deep.
4739427
We had a cookie decorating party and used this icing in pastry bags.  It really worked well.  It is smooth, easy to color, and of just the right consistency.  It really doesn't cost much more than making your own and saves a lot of time and mess.  It tastes much better than I expected.
896065
Work well, clean easily.  I like the flat bottom as it makes cheesecake crust easier to remove for plating.
4294716
Usually use glass pie pans but  like the way baked goods slips out of these pans. Good browning feature for crusts. Easy cleanup so don't need dishwasher.
3490078
Works like a charm.  Got them quickly in the mail and this week I used them to make cannoli. Pastry dough slid off very nicely after frying the cannoli shells.
2931538
Let me start by saying that I already owned the Sunbeam Mini Pie maker and love that machine, but the pies it made were small and not really suited for savory pies.  It was great for dessert pies, but when I make a chicken pot pie I want more filling and less crust.  So I bought the Wolfgang Puck version because it is the only one I could find that had a nice, deep pie pocket.  This machine is WONDERFUL.  It bakes evenly, and the size of the pies is perfect for a generous single serving pie.  I also think it crimps the top and bottom crust better than the Sunbeam.  This is nice because it keeps the filling from bubbling out around the pie and making a mess.  I fill my pies with a nice mound on top so that the top crust browns better, and it works great. This is more than just a fad gadget for me.. it really makes pie-making more fun and I don't have to heat up my kitchen.  A lot of mini pie recipes call for puff pastry for the top crust in order to get better contact with the top part of the machine, but that can get expensive.  Here is the recipe I use, and it makes a beautiful, flaky, tender crust.  I have used it for both top and bottom crusts, but I like to use regular pie dough on the bottom and the following recipe for the top:

Delicate Sour Cream Pie Crust:
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 stick butter, very cold and cut in chunks
1 tsp. sugar (optional, I don't usually use it)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sour cream
3 tbsp. ice water

Pulse the flour, sugar (if using), and salt together until combined.  Add butter and sour cream and pulse in short bursts until you have a crumbly mixture ... don't over do it. Chunks of butter and sour cream are what will give you the flaky and puffy texture. Add ice water and pulse again just enough to bring a shaggy dough together.  Chill 30-60 minutes. Turn out onto a pastry board and roll out to desired thickness.  Work quickly, this is a very delicate dough!  Work with it carefully to avoid tearing it. You may want to roll it out on parchment paper or something that will enable you to pick up the dough without it sticking or tearing.  Chill remaining scraps and re-roll to cut more circles.
3829751
Pastry Mat is an excellent  tool for those doing baking. Rolling out pastry - baking - any type of cooking needing that type of item. The item is easy to store - just roll up and store until next time needed. Can be use without a mess - getting flour  and other items used in the baking all over the counter. East to clean. Try it you will like it.
3276882
These are perfect for individual or two person tarts!! They are pretty well constructed, and the nonstick surface along with separated bottoms makes it really easy to separate even the most crumbly of crusts. I was worried that my almond flour crusts would fall apart but this did the job well! We'll see how well the nonstick surface holds up over time, or if it will eventually flake like Teflon
1673924
This pastry mat has been very useful when I'm ready to bake. It keeps my counter space clean and neat. I like the measurements printed on it for easy sizing checking. A pie pastry shell cut perfect makes a lovely presentation. I'm happy I bought it.
3370999
I bought this to make breakfast frittatas. Metal muffin pans were a nightmare to clean because of sticking not matter how well I greased them.
I use a light swab of coconut oil with a paper towel and the friattas pop right out and the pan is easy to clean. I'm starting to replace all of my molded baking pans with silicone now.
2700638
Makes for easy clean up, and really does work well. I use it a lot.  Actually, I have several and keep the ones for savory things separate from the ones for sweet things.  I don't think the flavors linger, but just in case...
466999
These are great. Nonstick with removable bottoms, which most things have nowadays.  I've made baked tarts, and graham cracker crusts in these, and everything came out perfectly. Cooks evenly. And the cutter is a nice addition.  I now have 5 sets.
3131627
Good for baking or cooking.  Nice non stick surface cleans easily and food tastes good.
75528
very nice, i loved it. very good in baking and easy to clean. used it in baking a wedding cake and it was very successful.