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Cloak -> How can I restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 6:46:42 PM)

I bought my muffin tin last summer from a well-known hardware store. Being a muffin lady, I almost bake muffins on weekly basis if not biweekly basis. [8D] [&:]

When I started to use it, I used to remove/unmould muffins so easily with a stainless steel knife. Up till recently, I noticed that my muffins get sticky and stuck to the ground and it makes it hard to remove them with a knife.

Mind you, I always brush the muffin grounds with oil before I put the batter in the muffin tins.

How can I restore my muffin tin to its excellent not-sticky case it used to be when I purchased it last summer? [:o] [;)]



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 6:50:36 PM)

It's it's not a non-stick, I would suggest elbow grease and SOS pads.

If it is non-stick, I don't know cuz I don't use that stuff. (But then, if it is non-stick, then it sounds as if the coating is gone; and in that case, I would throw the tin away and get a new one . . . one that isn't non-stick; that stuff is lethal. Truly).



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 6:54:21 PM)

It is non-stick which I bought from Canadian Tire which I just bought last summer. It is not fair to throw it away when I just purchased it last summer and it's non-stick, which means it's a quality muffin tin.



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:04:59 PM)

Well, I guess I can't help you then.
I do not equate non-stick with quality.

Good luck in whatever you decide.



Oh . . . the above statement doesn't include silicone bake wear because I know zilch about that.
But the above statement does include teflon-coated no-stick bakewear.







Whether it's "fair" to throw it away or not, I won't address . . . but I would encourage you to seriously consider your health over whatever you paid for the item. If it is teflon-coated non-stick and it is no longer living up to it's name, that means the coating is coming up in small pieces and most likely adhering to the food that you eat. The coating they use is bad enough in and of itself (as it leeches into your food while cooking / baking). but if one is consuming actual pieces of it, that is very dangerous. Teflon non-stick causes myriad neurological disorders and or illnesses.



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:10:38 PM)

I went to the Canadian Tire's website.

It appears that some of their products are non-stick silicone and some are basic uncoated metal bakewear.


Again, I know zilch about the silicone products.

Did the item come with any care instructions?



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:12:10 PM)

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ORIGINAL: WhiteRoseBlessings

Well, I guess I can't help you then.
I do not equate non-stick with quality.

Good luck in whatever you decide.



Oh . . . the above statement doesn't include silicone bake wear because I know zilch about that.
But the above statement does include teflon-coated no-stick bakewear.







Whether it's "fair" to throw it away or not, I won't address . . . but I would encourage you to seriously consider your health over whatever you paid for the item. If it is teflon-coated non-stick and it is no longer living up to it's name, that means the coating is coming up in small pieces and most likely adhering to the food that you eat. The coating they use is bad enough in and of itself (as it leeches into your food while cooking / baking). but if one is consuming actual pieces of it, that is very dangerous. Teflon non-stick causes myriad neurological disorders and or illnesses.



Of course my health IS more important than money. I am just surprised bc I have frying pan that is also non-stick and it is still working in Perfect condition. I confess that I use plastic-spatula when I use my non-stick frying pan; whereas when it comes to my muffin tin, I use stainless steel knife which could mean that I spoiled it. Right?

What should we use when we unmould our muffins to preserve the coating of the muffin tin?



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:15:19 PM)

Probably all I have is the name "Wilton" . Thanks for looking up the info from their website, that was so sweet. I will take a sneak peek at their website.



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:28:44 PM)

I typed in "silicone bakewear sticking" into Google.

The first result indicated (still on the Google page) to lower your oven temperature by 25 degrees to prevent sticking.

However, after doing a quick glance-through of the website, I couldn't find it specifically listed.

> HERE < however is the addres.



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:45:36 PM)

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ORIGINAL: WhiteRoseBlessings

I typed in "silicone bakewear sticking" into Google.

The first result indicated (still on the Google page) to lower your oven temperature by 25 degrees to prevent sticking.


So all I have to do next time I bake muffins is lower my oven temperature by 25 degrees to prevent sticking. That sounds simple Thanks whiteRose Blessings, You are a sweetheart! [:)]

I will try that and give you a feedback ASA I bake my next muffins, I can hardly wait. [8|]
[sm=chef.gif]



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 7:51:12 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: WhiteRoseBlessings

It's it's not a non-stick, I would suggest elbow grease and SOS pads.

If it is non-stick, I don't know cuz I don't use that stuff. (But then, if it is non-stick, then it sounds as if the coating is gone; and in that case, I would throw the tin away and get a new one . . . one that isn't non-stick; that stuff is lethal. Truly).



So you suggest that I purchase one with no coating - is not non-stick, the one we find at the dollar store?

At Canadian Tire, most of that stuff is the Teflon type, i.e. they are non-stick. You know that is the fashion now. I don't think the other type is available anymore in the market? Am I right?!?



firefightermama -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 8:14:05 PM)

Cloak, the Wilton brand stuff, isn't teflon coated I don't think.... it also isn't silicone...
Also "non-stick" does not always equal "teflon-coated"

Maybe there is a buildup of oil or something on it?

I looked it up, and it says it's Titanium coated, no idea if that's "safe" or not, and it also states "metal utensil safe"

I always use muffin papers, they never stick, so you could start doing that?



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 9:02:24 PM)

Actually, towgirl, from a quick search I did (earlier), it does appear that some of Wilton's products ARE, indeed, silicone.

CLICK HERE


Cloak, as to where to buy good high-quality pans that are not "non-stick", you can find them practically anywhere. I don't know about dollar stores, because I don't shop at them. Anywhere that sells good baking products would probably carry them.



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 9:03:47 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Cloak

I will try that and give you a feedback ASA I bake my next muffins, I can hardly wait. [8|]
[sm=chef.gif]
I'll be waiting for your wonderful report! [sm=redhairsmile.gif]



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 9:09:20 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: towgirl

Cloak, the Wilton brand stuff, isn't teflon coated I don't think.... it also isn't silicone...
Also "non-stick" does not always equal "teflon-coated"

Maybe there is a buildup of oil or something on it?

I looked it up, and it says it's Titanium coated, no idea if that's "safe" or not, and it also states "metal utensil safe"

I always use muffin papers, they never stick, so you could start doing that?



Thank you sooooooo much Yolanda for the tips. I am so relaxed now that it is Safe to use and is NOT harmful/detrimental for my health. Really the "Wilton" brand is a well-known name here in Canada.

I will start to purchase those muffin papers. I think it is a simple and inexpensive way to avoid this problem.

Thanks hon! I can hardly wait to bake my next muffins. [sm=funny.gif][sm=chef.gif]



furrypurrykitty -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 10:09:36 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Cloak

I confess that I use plastic-spatula when I use my non-stick frying pan; whereas when it comes to my muffin tin, I use stainless steel knife which could mean that I spoiled it. Right?

What should we use when we unmould our muffins to preserve the coating of the muffin tin?


Using a metal knife on your pan probably did contribute to damaging the finish on it. I have a regular non-stick muffin pan, but I use paper muffin cups and avoid the whole how-to-pry-them-out-of-the-pan dilemma.



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/9/2008 10:24:34 PM)

I use good old-fashioned fat. [:D]

I've never had any muffins stick.



pumpkin -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 8:35:52 AM)

Wilton is also a well known brand here in the United States. =)

They do have non-stick as well as "regular" pans available. I've also seen silicone.

I vote for the cupcake papers as the easiest of all solutions.

I have a tart pan that I made brownies in that did very well, but the non-stick aspect wasn't not favorably impressing me. (it's not the traditional non-stick of frying pans and such, it's something else) I baked them, after oiling the wells, and left it to David to shake them out of the pan. He said they did all come out on their own, just needed a bit of thrashing to do so. =) haha.



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 8:56:23 AM)

I agree. That's what happened with me as well esp. after several times of usage. Being muffin fan, I bake almost on weekly or biweekly basis.

That's what I am gonna purchase this week-end...paper muffin for my muffin pan.


WRBlessings~ I brush mine with oil as well before I put the batter. The problem comes when I remove them, I used metal knife which is why I think I removed the coating. How do you remove your muffin, do you use metal knife as well?



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 10:29:29 AM)

Cloak I just twist mine and they come out; whole and intact. [:)]



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 2:19:32 PM)

You are Sooooooooooooooooooooooo lucky hon. I hope and pray the muffin papers would solve my problem, coz honestly my muffin pan was working perfectly well when I purchased it.

The only case is chocolate muffin/cupcakes they really come out so easily. Anyway, let's see how it goes next time. Lord hear my prayers. I feel like eating muffin, preferably chocolate muffin. [sm=catinhatsmile.gif]



WhiteRoseBlessings -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 2:40:06 PM)

Actually, I've never had any trouble with muffins sticking to the pan. I truly did not know that other people did.

I hope you find something that will make the end results of your baking easier for you. [:)]



isaacsmom -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 2:48:12 PM)

quote:

I always use muffin papers, they never stick, so you could start doing that?


Same here!



real58 -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 3:30:43 PM)

Set them on a wet towel when you take them out of the oven for a few minutes. Works for me!



Cloak -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 3:34:10 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: real58

Set them on a wet towel when you take them out of the oven for a few minutes. Works for me!



I will try out this tip as well. Thanks Real58! [;)]



Miss Giggles -> RE: How can restore my muffin tin to what it used to be? (4/10/2008 3:35:17 PM)

Wiltons are good baking pans. I have a few. I don't use paper wrappers for my muffins.. but you do have to be careful on how you clean them.. you don't spray on non stick spray if it's already non stick... and don't scrub it with anything harsh.. that's what the people at williams-sonoma have said to do. i use crisco and flour on all my cake pans.. mine never stick. If it's wrecked id just get a new muffin tin, they aren't that expensive.



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