Today, we’re exploring the best essential baking pans to stock in your kitchen. From loaves, to breads, to cookies and more, these are pans that will not only get the job done but help you do so more quickly down the line.
If you have to get one size of a loaf pan, opt for a 9x5 inch pan that is a classic for most recipes. There are a wide variety of options for these nonstick pans, and this Rachel Ray loaf pan comes with "grippy" handles to prevent spills and mistakes when baking.
Half sheet pans measure 18x13 inches which is half the size of a full sheet pan. This is a standard size for home baking, as 26x19 inch pans are harder to navigate and typically too large for home batches of bakes.
Unlike a half-sheet pan with sides, a flat cookie sheet is completely flat and easier to navigate using a spatula for cookies. This difference may seem like a small unnecessary one, but imagine all of the cookie crumbs you won’t have to dig out of pan corners!
The only way to go wrong with a muffin tin or cupcake tray is to not have one! Grab a classic 12-cup tray to enjoy homemade cupcakes or muffins in a jiffy. This size is perfect for simple fruit and swirl inclusions.
Don’t look at me like that. Who doesn’t love a jumbo-sized muffin? This jumbo muffin pan comes in a set of 2 for a total of 12 gigantic bakes. These can also be used for cupcakes, egg tarts and other large size baked goods.