Baking Pan Care

Good baking pans are expensive so with a little care you can make them last a long time.

Try to wash your baking pan directly after using them. While the pan is still hot, wipe it down with a bit of paper towel. Then set the pan aside and let them cool off a bit. While they are still warm, wash it hot soapy water to get the remaining oil residue off.

You can place them on a draining rack to dry a bit while you finish your dishes, but as soon as you are done, grab a soft dry cloth and dry them thoroughly. Make sure that you get water from all of the cracks and corners.

I do not stack my pans directly, even cookie sheets. I use old rags or towels that I do not use for decorative purposes anymore and place them between the pans. If you store your pans vertically, I have some old floppy cutting boards that I place between the sheets so that they do not touch. This will keep the pans from rubbing against each other and chipping or scratching the finish.