Old baking tins.

Valli

Oh thank goodness for you lot! I was standing in Lakeland the other day looking at silicone bakeware and muttering about not 'trusting' it.

Shall stick with what I know!

*is clearly a Luddite*

fatnan

:)What a pleasure to read that I'm not the only one in the world who enjoys baking the really old fashioned recipes from years ago when I was a young bride. My family still enjoy maids of honour, iced mince tarts, coconut haystacks etc. Plus, I agree wholeheartedly that generally speaking the 'snacks' that you can buy in cafes and places on days out are disappointing, tasteless and expensive. I usually pack a light picnic whenever I go anywhere, which is much appreciated by the family. By the way, I'm another one who just can't hack silicone bakeware. Tin for me every time.

aintreemaid

Hi Artytary & fellow forumites!

Don't know if I've missed something in the previous postings but how about making this Christmas's mince pies and, once cooled, serve them upside down?

The mincemeat often seeps out a little whilst baking anyway so this way you have a pretty, blemish-free surface on show!

Good luck.

Shropshirelass

Enjoyed reading everyone's memories

I inherited an enamel plate a few years ago, and it makes absolutely the best pie ever - meat or fruit. Lovely crispy bottom :rotfl:and top, and cooks quickly.

We have also been so disappointed recently by bought cakes, in shops or cafes. Rubbishy cream and horrible pastry. 'Red' jam, with no sign of fruit in it. Now even doughnuts seem to have changed - the dough is kind of thin and light-weight. Very disappointing.

loocyloo

i have a collection of old metal tins from charity shops, jumble sales and the like! they all cook wonderfully.

i've tried the silicone, but i can never get cakes out and i think it has a 'taste'!

i too have been disappointed by shop bought cakes, so much so, that apart from a couple of local bakers, i don't eat cake that isn't home made! we stick to tea cakes!

yram_slim

I have tried to replace some of my old metal baking tins that got chucked out my mistake recently, but I can't seem to find the plain ones - they are all the non-stick type which are either very expensive or rubbish. Any clues?

hermum

I would never replace old cookware with new.
I can't imagine much of the modern stuff lasting long enough to be passed down.
If you decide to change it all, sell the vintage pieces on ebay, it can go for pretty good prices, or is that just the pieces that I've bought?

meritaten

yram_slim wrote: »

I have tried to replace some of my old metal baking tins that got chucked out my mistake recently, but I can't seem to find the plain ones - they are all the non-stick type which are either very expensive or rubbish. Any clues?

Wilkinsons seem to do a 'traditional' or 'non-stick' version of most of its bakeware (I say 'most - it could be all as we only have a small store here and probably dont have the full range).

bossymoo

bev62 wrote: »

There must be someone else apart from me that loves silicon!

I make crustless quiches in muffin cases - sponges and cakes just pop out, and even the bundt case I have has been a huge success!:)

I use mine! I also make crust less quiches and baked frittatas. Actually cook loads of stuff, including roasted veg etc. stuff that's prone to stick. It's very easy to clean.

The only thing I struggle with is baking, oddly enough. My sponges never come out, they always stick. Unless I do my bran muffins (no butter or sugar recipe) in which case they pop out easily too...

Mrs_CB

I agree with the previous advice of never wash baking tins, just a quick wipe out with kitchen roll while the tin is still warm. If you've got anything stuck on use a little oil on the kitchen roll. If you really have to wash them (gentle handwash only) make sure to put them in a warm oven to ensure they are thoroughly dry and then re-season as in previous post. Some of the tins I use belonged to my mum, they must be at least 50 years old and still going strong. If I have to buy new bakeware I buy the very best that I can afford, cheap tins are false economy. Sainsbugs do a quite good quality range at a reasonable price.
And a no from me for silicone bakeware, however if it works for you don't knock it!
I hope you enjoy baking in your newly found tin treasures!