Glass baking dish, like other types of dishes made of this material for ovens and microwave ovens, has recently settled in the kitchen, but has already become a favorite of housewives, and it is unlikely that anything will survive from home. Compared to other: metal, plastic, glass-ceramic models, glassware is gaining popularity due to its advantages:
- strength;
- heat resistance;
- presentability, because a plate of food straight from the oven can be put on the table and not worry about moving the food, since the metal form does not fit into the serving;
- Usable in both oven and microwave thanks to special tempered glass that can withstand temperatures up to 300-450 oC;
- glass bottom baking dishes are several times thicker than traditional stainless ones, and using them, you will forget that food can stick for a long time;
- safety for he alth and humanorganism as a whole.
In general, glassware is an indispensable option for those who often make pies or casseroles and serve hot to the table.
Basic properties of oven glass
The first thing I would like to pay attention to is the transparency of the material. It's practical and convenient. It's much more fun to cook in a glass baking dish than messing around with a whole set of metal molds. You can always control the process, understanding what temperature is best to set at a particular stage of cooking a pie, casserole, charlotte, grandmother or other dish. The thickness of the glass during cooking allows the dish not to burn, and at the end of the cooking process it maintains heat longer, keeping food warm. Here, the poor thermal conductivity of the material only plays into the hands of the hostess.
Take note! Glass, regardless of the temperature regime, is absolutely passive in chemical terms, that is, it does not react with food in any way, which allows the dish to retain its original taste.
Cooking and storing: what could be more practical
The baking dish with thickened glass bottom is simply indispensable in the kitchen and is suitable for cooking both in the oven and in the microwave.
In addition to cooking, the same food can be stored in glassware. Glass perfectly tolerates both high and low temperatures. But it is worth remembering that it is still a fragile material, and sharptemperature difference can adversely affect its structure. Therefore, it is better to wait until the dish has cooled down, and only after that put it in the refrigerator.
Note that even if as a result of a drop the dishes do not crack or give a large chip, small scratches and cracks are formed, which in the future can lead to absolute damage to the product.
Safety of glassware in everyday life
Environmental friendliness of the material is another important property. And glassware is outwardly attractive and aesthetic and looks harmonious on the table in combination with other serving items.
Another undoubted advantage of a glass baking dish is strength and durability.
How to care for heat-resistant glassware
It is impossible not to remember that it is not difficult to care for such dishes. It practically does not form scale and corrosion. Glass reacts well to detergents without being affected by them.
If you follow simple rules of operation, you can use one set of dishes for ten years for sure and you are unlikely to want to change it to something else.
Oven glass does not require special care, and the surface of such dishes is easy to clean, as there is practically no food left on it and food does not burn.
If dishes made of other materials are quickly scratched or give microcracks, for example, ceramics or stainless steel, then things are different with glass, and this is another reason to think about purchasing such a set forbaking.
How to choose the right glassware
When visually inspecting the purchased goods, pay attention to the presence of irregularities on the surface. A quality product should be perfectly even.
Choose only products from trusted manufacturers who provide certifications, rigorous quality controls, and stand by their reputation.
Good glass baking dish - smooth, no bubbles, deep scratches on the body, jagged edges, cloudiness or stains.
Pay attention to the presence of markings on thermal characteristics. Without this marking, a dish cannot be said to be suitable for use at elevated temperatures.
If you are going to buy a glass saucepan, then pay attention to the lid, which must be flat, otherwise this kind of container will be inconvenient to store and you will have to resort to the nesting doll method (small to large).
Buy yourself tempered glassware, and baking in a glass form in the oven will be a pleasure. Many housewives have already tested this first hand.
