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Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat
Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat
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Brand: Matfer
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $21.20
Buy New: $14.50
You Save: $6.70 (32%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(347 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2371

Media: Kitchen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 16.5 x 11.6 x 0

MPN: 321005C
Model: 321005
UPC: 670708321051
EAN: 0670708321051
ASIN: B00005AXJ9

Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days

Features:
  • Prevents cookies from sticking while baking; can also be used in roasters
  • Eliminates need for parchment paper or nonstick cooking surfaces
  • Made of slippery silicone; wipes clean with sponge
  • Heat-safe to 580 degrees F; can be used 2,000 to 3,000 times
  • Measures 16-1/2 inches by 11-5/8 inches

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
If you love to bake but are disheartened by cookies and pastries that burn and stick, you'll certainly appreciate this flexible, non-stick Exopat Baking Mat, often referred to as Silpat. Made in France, the mat promotes even browning without burning, and easy removal from the pan without sticking. To use, simply place the mat on your baking sheet ??? no greasing required. Place your cookies or pastries on top of the mat and bake in the oven as you normally would. After baking, simply remove the mat, shake it clean and store it away until next time. The mat is freezer safe and can withstand oven temperatures up to 580 degrees. Use it over and over - it's guaranteed to last up to 3,000 bakings.

Amazon.com Review
Made of slippery silicone, the Exopat baking mat prevents cookies and pastries from sticking, eliminating the need for parchment paper, nonstick cooking surfaces, and the greasing of baking sheets. It measures 16-1/2 by 11-5/8 inches, wipes clean with a sponge, is heat- safe to 580 degrees F, can be used 2,000 to 3,000 times, and is an essential tool for an avid baker. --Fred Brack


Customer Reviews:   Read 342 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Exopat vs. Silpat   December 4, 2008
I bought one each of these brands back in 2005. I prefer the Exopat only because I like the color better. It's possible that product quality has changed in the last two years, but I haven't experienced any of the problems others have noted with either sheet. The Silpat has some round, cookie sized stains on it, but I don't really recall how that happened. Perhaps if I had used the Exopat for that particular batch, it would have the stains. Both mats have performed flawlessly for hundreds of uses.

Some have complained that they can't get the oil residue off the mats. That's not oil residue--that's just the nature of the material. They have an oily feel even when spotlessly clean.

Some have complained about smoke. I've never seen that problem.

Some people say the Silpat feels thicker. I'll agree that it does seem a little thicker. It makes no difference with respect to performance, but if a thicker feel means something to you, then go for it.

The complaints about size are correct for both products. These are made for true 1/2 size baking sheets, which you won't usually find at Walmart or places like that. You need to get some 1/2 size sheets to use these. (I bought mine at Sams.)

In brief, there is no difference in performance between these two brands. Both are amazing and exellent products IMHO. If color or heft are important to you, then pick accordingly. Otherwise, go with price.



3 out of 5 stars Works well, gets filthy   November 30, 2008
Have used the Exopat since Christmas 2006. It does work well, helps baked goods (generally cookies, though we have made frozen pizzas and other things, too) cook evenly and slide off evenly. Actually, that's it's best part: even burned cookies slide right off. The problem is cleaning. Any oils in your baked goods will become semi-permanent on the sheets. It is indeed very hard to clean, though I don't see any degradation in performance even when it is dirty. It may be the California dustbuster/wrought iron skillet phenomenon: the dirtier it gets, the better it works. Other than the re-usable feature, I can't see a huge benefit to these pads over parchment/wax. And when it looks so filthy you don't want to eat off of it, that feature is less significant.


5 out of 5 stars Works as described   October 28, 2008
I was a little leery of these from the bad reviews of them smoking and burning but decided to give them a try anyway when I found them on special. I've now used them and wish I had more in different sizes. I've used them for cookies and they do help immensely. The cookies brown more evenly and come off so easily! I highly recommend them.


4 out of 5 stars First time to use a nonstick Bakin Mat   October 25, 2008
This is the first time I have used a nonstick baking mat. It seems to perform as promised, but I haven't used it enough yet to see if it works better than the good non-stick baking pan I have.


5 out of 5 stars No more burning the bottom of cookies   October 15, 2008
I love this product! Your cookies just slide right off! It seems to help prevent from burning the bottom of the cookies aswell. I bought 2.


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