Baking sheets and racks
Perforated or solid baking sheets and cooling racks, in various sizes, for even baking and clean release.
Baking sheets
Perforated baking sheets allow air to circulate beneath the dough, which is useful for puff pastry or cookies that need to remain crisp. Solid baking sheets are suitable for more delicate or moist preparations. Some extendable sizes can be adjusted to fit the oven width.
Cooling racks
A cooling rack allows air to circulate beneath a freshly baked item, preventing condensation and a soggy bottom. Folding or tiered models save space on the countertop.
Frequently asked questions
Perforated or solid baking sheet for cookies?
A perforated baking sheet promotes more even baking and a crisp bottom; a solid baking sheet is suitable for more delicate doughs that might slip through the holes.
Why let baked goods cool on a rack rather than on the baking sheet?
The rack allows air to circulate underneath and prevents them from continuing to bake or becoming soft when in contact with a still-hot baking sheet.
Which baking sheet size should you choose for a standard oven?
Sizes around 40 x 30 cm fit most household ovens; an extendable model can be adjusted if the oven width varies.
