Usually for cooking in the oven using different forms, metal frying pans. Such dishes are durable and durable. But many housewives prefer glassware. What are the features of such dishes, how to choose the product, we consider in more detail.
Features
Glassware for the oven is very popular among lovers of culinary business. But many modern housewives are still afraid to use it for baking in the oven, considering that it is too fragile and unsafe. But actually it is not. The glass form can withstand a heating temperature in excess of 300 ° C.
Cookware from heat-resistant glass is great not only for the oven, but also for microwave ovens. This, of course, attracts many modern consumers, thanks to which such products have gained recognition not only from housewives, but also from professional chefs.
Glassware perfect for cooking meat and fish dishes. It is also easy to cook. various casseroles, including vegetable. And also bake pies and various desserts.
The ware from special heat-resistant glass can be the most different. It can be square, rectangular, oval or round baking molds. Forms with low sides are perfect for cooking casseroles or open pies, and high side versions can be used for cooking meat, fish or biscuits.
In addition, the glass is made roomy braziers, which is attached to a special grill. As a rule, such a product has a rectangular or square shape. In such a roaster, it is convenient to bake fish, meat or vegetables.
Durable heat-resistant glass is also used to make utensils, which are equipped with convenient covers. Usually such a product has thicker walls than a roaster or baking dish. Thereby the dish is ideally baked inside such utyatnitsy and it turns out especially tasty.
Anyone who likes to prepare a la carte dishes, may well find a suitable variant of glass. It can be small molds for baking muffins and muffins. In such tins, it is also convenient to prepare portioned meat, vegetable dishes or complex omelets.
Advantages and disadvantages
Fireproof cookware for the oven, of course, has its advantages. Due to the fact that the dishes are completely transparent, you can easily observe the cooking process, which is very convenient. The finished dish can be served directly in the baking dish. Especially beautiful on the holiday table look various multi-layer casseroles. And if part of the meat dish or sweet cake is left, then it can be put in the fridge right in the glassware. By the way, you can heat the dish in the microwave in the same form. It is very convenient.
Separately worth mentioning is that any cooked dish in such dishes remains hot for a long time. And all this thanks to the thick glass walls of the product. In addition, such products are easy to wash, because the food remains practically do not stick or stick to such dishes.
Heat-resistant glassware is completely environmentally friendly and safe for human health. It does not emit any harmful substances during cooking, so that all products retain their original taste.In addition, this dish has no coating, so that it will not form cracks, scratches and chips.
Glassware can rightly be called not only strong, but also durable. It is easy to clean, it does not form scale or fumes. In addition, any dishes made of heat-resistant glass, does not deform over time, which is also a plus. If you take care of such dishes and observe some rules of operation, then it will serve you for many years.
If we talk about the disadvantages of such products, it is worth mentioning that dishes made of heat-resistant glass can not withstand a sharp temperature drop. For example, if you immediately put the form with a dish in a strongly heated oven, or put the ready dish on a cold surface, it will simply crack.
Improper operation or simple inaccuracy can also ruin such dishes. For example, if the form falls from a height onto the stone floor, then despite the strength of the glass, it will still break. When purchasing such dishes, it is worth remembering that any glass product requires a careful and careful attitude.
Manufacturers Overview
To date, there are many diverse brands that produce high-quality glassware from heat-resistant glass. We give a small rating of manufacturers, so you can make the right choice.
Great demand among modern consumers use products from Simax. All utensils are made of high quality glass, which perfectly withstands high and low temperatures and is durable. Products of this brand are also distinguished by their exquisite design, which attracts many. A large variety of forms and models is another plus of this brand. All products are suitable for cooking in the oven and microwave.
Dishes from the Russian brand VGP also managed to establish itself on the positive side. All products are made of heat-resistant and high-strength glass, which perfectly tolerates chemical exposure and high temperatures. Most of the products of this brand can be used not only for baking in the oven or microwave oven, but also for cooking on the hob, including gas.
Smart cooking It is also famous for durable and durable products, which are made of high quality materials. Cookware from this brand is very practical and not afraid of high, low temperatures. Any product can be washed in the dishwasher. This company produces dishes of different shapes and volumes.
How to choose?
If you decide to purchase a set of dishes or just one baking dish, then you will need expert advice.
- When choosing a product for cooking, give preference to those brands that have proven themselves from the best side and always receive positive feedback from consumers.
- The product you have chosen should be intact, without obvious flaws, chips and cracks. If you notice that the glass is opaque, slightly turbid, and there are small bubbles or blotches, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.
- On the selected product must be indicated that it is suitable for cooking in the oven and microwave. The seller must have all the necessary documents confirming the quality of the product.
If you plan to cook not only casseroles or pies, but also meat dishes, it is better to choose a capacious shape with a convenient lid.
Terms of use
If you use glassware correctly, it will serve you for many years. It is easy to use a baking dish, it is convenient to bake pies or bake meat. It is important to follow some rules.
- In no case should not put the dishes in a preheated oven. If you put the dish immediately in the hot oven, the form will crack. You can put the dishes only in a cold oven. Especially if you use a gas stove.
- After removing the finished dish from the form it can not be immediately soaked in water. It is necessary that the container is completely cooled, only then it can be washed. If the form does not have time to cool down completely, then there is a high probability that cracks will appear due to temperature changes, and the dishes will be damaged.
- After cooking, do not rush to immediately remove the form. Let the dish stand in the oven for 10 minutes. Once you have removed the finished dish from the oven, you can not put the dishes on the stone countertop. Be sure to prepare in advance a wooden stand or just a chopping board. In addition, it is important to remember that the surface on which you are putting the hot glass form must be dry.
Dish should be thoroughly dried and only then begin to cook in it. If you put, for example, in the form of a chicken, and the walls of the dish were wet outside, then cracks will appear during baking.
Care features
In order to maintain the ideal original appearance of glassware, you need to properly care for each object. To care for kitchen utensils is not so difficult, the main thing is to follow a few simple rules.
It is very easy to clean the dishes from the burned fat. For this it is not necessary to pre-soak it, because any contamination can be easily and quickly washed. Use should gel or other liquid cleaners and the most common sponge for washing dishes. Do not use abrasive cleansers and hard sponges.
In that case, if you left the dirty form until tomorrow morning, you need to fill it with warm water and leave it for a while. After it can be washed with a conventional product and a sponge. Do not forget to wipe the dishes dry before sending it to storage in the closet.
Such dishes must be properly stored. It is not necessary to keep the glass forms upright in the cabinet. In addition, you should not put heavy objects on top or inside the forms, otherwise there is a high risk that a crack forms on the dishes.
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