Is it okay to use metal cookie cutters on this mat? It would be used by my kids.
1710773
If they are small and don't apply to much pressure it is thick but I wouldn't use it for that
1710774
Yes it is okay to use the metal cookie cutters.. I used the Alteco stainless steel cutter on mine..my Joseph Joseph Roll Up Non-Slip Silicone Pastry Mat is still in perfect shape after 4 months of purchase n up to 7 uses..No dents No cuts : )
1710775
I used metal cookies cutters when I cut out Easter cookies. I didn't press REAL hard but it looked fine when I was done. I've used mine many times.Happy baking with the kids. Sounds like fun.
326673
If something warm is put on it like a just poured cup of coffee, it will not harm the mat. I do not know how the mat would react if you were to place something that is very hot that came out of the mircowave or an oven since I haven't done that.
1165869
I Dont think I would do that. Use a cookie sheet if you Dont want to ruin good dough"
1145413
I've used mine only for baking. I'm not sure if it would be appropriate for rolling or not.
1886785
I haven't had any problems, but I use this mat for rolling dough/pastry only. I have separate SilPats for cooking. The only thing I try to be very careful with is using any sort of scraper on the mat. It would ruin it if the surface got scratched/cut up.
1416703
Joe, I haven't tried to use this stone for cookies yet, but I probably wouldn't use it for that because it would likely cause your cookies to become overdone and hard. I think this is intended more for things like breads and pizzas that benefit from a firm bottom crust. For cookies I would stay with a typical metal baking sheet, preferably one without a dark nonstick surface.
332760
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend them for that purpose, even for third graders. They just don't have a whole lot of tensile strength. Plus the edges are honestly kind of thin and sharp, not exactly what you want around kids. :)
1002712
It works just like a cookie sheet. Anything you'd cook on a cookie sheet you can cook on this mat.
264612
ummm, The mat doesn't really prevent dough from sticking to it, you still have to use flour. I made a very sticky cookie dough recipe which stuck, so I just used more flour. I just really like the mat because I don't have to weigh down the corners, it sticks to the counter.
974671
I believe you could probably use both items on the pastry mat. I have not done so yet, butI am a baker and your cutters and pastry wheel are essentially just cutting through the dough. Just don't exert any more pressure on the mat than is necessary.
1055570
It is flexible, definitely not metal. It is not silicon. I love the idea of the baking mat but when I received it I read that there are cautions about the material, I think there may be a toxic aspect to the material. I would be thrilled if it was silicon!
1479474
Sorry guys but the baking mats should never be cut. At their core is a fiber glass weave coated in silicone that should never be cut open and exposed to food. Hope this helps.Matt - StarPack Team
2022103
It's rather flimsy to use without something more sturdy underneath it. I do use it on a cookie sheet but it should be able to withstand being placed on the rack.
139013
I have never used silicone for my cookie sheets; this product is like parchment paper - very thin and you can cut them to fit your pans. They are wonderful for cookies. I have cut one sheet to fit my round cake pans. You can use them over and over - just clean with soap and water. I love this product; I have ordered several times and given them as gifts. I have used some of them for over two years.
1653119
this lies flat and I love it. I had a pampered chef one that was heavy and I didn't realize that ehen I used my biscuit cutter and pressed down, it cut my mat to pieces. It could probably happen with this mat too so be careful using a sharp cookie cutter.
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i don't know, i was under the impression it was a mat to use to make dough, (a clean surface), also to cut fondant, the latest in icing cakes. to cut out icing fondant and decorate with fondant, cut flowers, circles and the like to add to the fondant iced cake, ask seller if it can go in oven and let me know, o.k.? thanks
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It could but I did not end up liking it. Once the cookies were baked, the image did not show up. It might work better for chocolate. I think if I was doing chocolate, I would look at those molds that are plastic like material and flexible. Not sure what they are called. Good luck!