Baking Tool Reviews

Although this pizza pan is a bit thin, it works well, but do not expect the same crispy crust as you get with a stone. It is fine for the money and washes very easily. The non-stick coating is well made.

I've just bought one more for myself and two for my daughter.

I've been baking pizza from scratch for almost thirty years. I've owned one of these pans for about five years and I wish I had owned it all along.

I especially like to use it to make super-thin, super-crisp crusts, but it's also great for baking pizzas with thick crusts, because the crusts don't remain soggy. If I form a rim on the edge of any thick crusts I bake, no ingredients drip over the edge.

I also use it to heat frozen pizzas and to reheat homemade cinnamon buns.

It's easy to clean, easy to store, and its size and shape don't impede air circulation in the oven.

This is one piece of cookware I would hate to do without.

I am online right now because I am looking at more Chicago Metallic items which I might be interested in buying. I've been very happy with their products.

My first Chicago Metallic purchase was a set which included a deep dish pizza pan and a crisper. I was most interested in the deep dish pan, but it turns out I am most pleased with the crisper.

Believe it or not, I've recently bought 3 more of these crispers. Two for my newly married daughter and one more for me.

I like to be able make 2 pizzas at once when I bake pizza from scratch. Having two pans saves me time.

My oven is smaller than most, so heat circulation can be poor when I use cookie sheets. The crisper's shape and composition help insure even heating.

I bought my original one on a whim at TJ Maxx's. As other reviewers have written, it is great for heating frozen items and store bought rolls. I especially use it for items that I might ordinarily put directly on my oven shelf like frozen pizza.

I've made a fair number of pizzas over the past 25 years and wish I had owned this pan decades ago.

My only problem with the pan is preventing the dough from going through the holes while I am spreading the dough by hand right on the crisper. Now I set the crisper on a cookie sheet while I am spreading the crust by hand. I then run a paper towel along the underside of the crisper to remove the bits of dough that are sticking through.

This may sound like an annoyance, but I often like to make super thin crusts and I REALLY do get the results I want.

When I bake a thicker crusted pizza, I make sure to form a raised rim around the crust so the ingredients are not "pushed" over the edge of the pan as they heat.

I sometimes use a fork to lightly prick a thicker crust if I am going to precook it without the toppings.

If you buy this pan, I hope you enjoy using it as much as I do.

This huge set is a real bargain at 100 cutters for [the price]. I especially was drawn to these because it contains all the letters of the alphabet and all the numbers. I had been looking for letters and found one set that was nearly $30 for just the 26 letters. You can easily see why this set is a bargain.

I have used this so far on cookie dough only, traditional homemade sugar cookie dough intended for use with cookie cutters. I found the cutters with the solid back part (such as the cone part of the ice cream cone) were very hard to separate from the dough, rendering the imprint/cookie cutout completely ruined. This was the case for all the ones that had a solid backing section. The cutters with clear backs (such as the letters) were fine. I was dipping them in flour first...to no avail.

Another problem that causes me to give this a three star rating is that some of the detailed (and interesting to my children) cutters such as the transportation vehicles have such tiny sections--the dough stuck to them and would not release them and it broke off and therefore was ruined. I put the offending cutters aside and plan to go through it (alone) and take out the ones that simply don't work to save the children disappointment and tears, which did happen with the above mentioned incident.

I have not tried this on inedible play dough recipes yet so I don't know if the above problems are unique to cookie dough.

Usually bakers only use cookie cutters at Christmas. But this set is so diverse that it can be used the entire year. Of course it also includes holiday themed shapes for Christmas, Halloween, etc. No matter what the occasion, there is sure to be some cookie cutters in this batch to fit the theme. Since these are plastic and very durable, kids will have tons of fun using them. There are also so many shapes and colors that kids will easily stay interested. Very reasonably priced, this set is a big investment in a lot of fun!

My daughter & I both love these cookie cutters. A variety of shapes and objects, as well as numbers, letters & shapes! Great for learning! Also, product is very well made-high quality!!!

I used my new sifter yesterday for the first time. What a disappointment! It was extremely slow to sift 1 2/3 cup of flour, taking about 4 minutes. The side to side, shaking motion was tiring, so much so that I had to move the sifter to the other hand. I was surprised at that as I think I have strong hands and wrists, typing a lot and being a keyboard musician.

I quickly ran downstairs to the trash and retrieved my old, reliable and fast crank-style sifter. I'll try the new one again but suspect it will end up in a garage sale!!

This sifter works just as it claims to. Because it has caps on both the top and the bottom, it stores neatly (no floury mess all over the place). It is a bit stronger-gauge metal than you might think from the picture, so it should last. The handle is very comfortable, which is of course what OXO is famous for.

The best feature is that unlike traditional "trigger" style sifters, there is no hole in the side of the unit leaking flour while you are trying to sift. Nor is there any need to squeeze your fingers over and over, which is important if your fingers are prone to discomfort, such as from arthritis or fatigue.

The product's only weakness is pretty significant: it works slowly. If you want to sift two cups of flour, be prepared to shake it back and forth dozens and dozens of times. If you shake hard, it does sift faster, but then your hand and arm are sure to get tired.

Like a squeeze-handle sifter, it can be used one-handed, and has that handy little scraper thing at the bottom to break up lumps.

If you only sift occasionally, buy this product. If you sift many times a week, choose a product that will work faster, such as a squeeze-handle sifter or simply a wide sieve filled with flour and bumped against your other hand.

Like most OXO products I've tried, this sifter is solidly constructed and has a comfortable handle. Other sifters I've used are operated by squeezing a trigger-type mechanism behind the handle, but this one has a hinged handle that swivels back and forth when you shake it. I find the shaking motion is easier on my arm if I'm sifting a large quantity of flour. The sifter also comes with plastic lids for the top and bottom which are nice for storage.

Tested several torches in the store and found this one to be the best. Once I got it home it was fun learning how to use to on real deserts. Happy I picked this one.

I purchased this set with some apprehension after reading one reviewer who claimed the product couldn't produce a steady flame. Honestly, I'm not sure if that reviewer was using the product improperly or just got a defective one; my experience has been quite the opposite. The unit is a cinch to fill with butane (not included with the set), reliably and easily produces a flame, and provides adjustable flame size (both length and width). I know there are more expensive kitchen torches on the market (some by this same manufacturer) but I think this one is suitable for every kitchen use. In fact, when my neighbor saw mine he wanted one for his home workshop! The included ceramic creme brulee ramekins are the right size, though they are manufactured in China, not France. Also included is a simple, basic recipe for Creme Brulee (though I have not tried it yet but instead used one of my own). Price, performance, and panache are the trilogy which make this set a winner.

I was so excited to make my very first creme brulee for my husband. I purchased the BonJour torch, and as a novice cook I found the torch so easy and fun to use. I loved it and he loved the creme brulee!

I received this pizza pan as a wedding shower gift and was very excited to use it. It bakes the pizza evenly but it is difficult to clean out any sauce/crust that had gotten caught into the holes. It also is rather large and doesn't fit into our dishwasher so must be washed by hand.

This pizza pan will give you the crispy crust you so desire, but when you cut the pizza, little crumbs will slip through all those little holes right onto your counter top. Just don't do the cutting on the stovetop cause it's a real mess then!!

I like to make pizza at home, I have ever since I was a small child. Whether it be sauce from a jar and English muffin rounds - I know what I like. We were given this pan as a gift. It, like many other gifts, sat around unused for some time. One day, for no reason other than I wanted to try something new, I picked up a pizza kit at Aldi's. For those of you not familiar, this is a great store with really low prices. Because of the low prices I questioned the quality but decided it was worth the $1.99 investment. So I followed the package directions, let the dough sit 20 minutes and used the Calphalon pan. The crust was awesome. Everyone raved about it and my husband is notoriously picky. We now use this pan every time we make pizza at home. With a $1.99 pizza kit, and don't get me wrong, there are others more expensive and tons of other options with what dough you use, but with a $1.99 kit and this pan - you have fresh pizzeria style pizza every time! It's definitely worth the investment!

The lever on this is very cheap; every 2nd or 3rd cookie it failed to catch and I had to reset it. It was incredibly frustrating to use and I eventually gave up. I'm sending mine back.

I had previously owned another brand of cookie maker but lost an important piece on it so it no longer worked. I figured it was less of a hassle to replace the whole cookie maker rather than purchase a replacement part. When I purchased this deluxe stainless steel one I had my doubts because the handle operation looked a little bit funky. My previous one did not operate like this. But I really needed a cookie maker quickly so I tried it. LOVE IT! I noticed a complaint in one of the reviews about it skipping - maybe she received a defective one because mine works so smoothly and does not skip a beat. I can pump out those cookies so quickly it's amazing and consistant. And of course there are wonderful designs to choose from. Many people use it for spritz cookies only on Christmas. I use mine year round. One nice thing about it is that I look like I've spent hours on these delicate little cookies when in reality it's quicker than any drop cookie and the recipes are simple, simple, simple! And if you dip one end in dark chocolate or white chocolate they look very fancy. You can add lovely colors to your cookie dough and produce a rainbow of possibilties. This cookie maker is a breeze to clean. The pieces come apart easily and wash with hardly any effort. On the side of the box it shows the finished shape of each disc which is very helpful because some of the discs have a design that look nothing like the finished product. It makes a beautiful little heart cookie that is wonderful for Valentines Day. It makes a perfect little Christmas tree or wreathe for the holidays. It makes cute little flowers or stars or just fun shapes that are not anything in particular. I highly recommend this cookie maker. It's so easy to use and kind of fun. The possiblities are endless.

Okay, a biscuit is actually a cookie, but don't tell the kids that! What goes better than kids and cookies? This little cookie maker and kids and cookies !! The ease of operation, the consistent output, the great looking product, and lastly, the great tasting finished cookie, make this a fun afternoon project.

With the 20 different cookie shapes, there is always something new to try. The included recipes also provide different things to try, or just stick with the basic great tasting sugar cookie. Clean-up is also a breeze, with the take apart approach, nothing is hard to get clean and dry.

A great product, to make great tasting and great looking cookies, if you want, call them biscuits. The family and office will sure be glad you got this item.

I was rather disappointed to find out that I overpaid for this product. I found the same exact product on elitediscountproducts.com ten dollars cheaper. Please take my advice and check this site before any other bakeware site.

This is the best value for your money! It's great for keeping it all together, especially when decorating on the go. I love the pegs for organizing your decorating tips & there's plenty of room under the tray for everything you need to make the cake (except the pans!) I definately recommend it.

I am sure many of you are like me. You love to decorate, but gosh, where do you put all of the stuff? I have no idea. This caddy is perfect for putting all of your tips in, it also holds your colors, and much much more. There is enough room for several bags, I also keep additional colors, paint brushes, and a couple of cookie cutters in here. This is a roomy box that has been designed for keeping your cake decorating supplies in. This is a definate must for those of us to love to bake.

We're still deciding whether to just return the item for a refund or get a new one. I kid you not, this thing arrived in (well halfway in) a thin plastic envelope. No packing material of any kind. The envelope was shredded and the pastry board looked like it had been dropped, run over by a truck, and who knows what else. If you order this, call and/or e-mail and ask them to pack it for shipping! In fairness, the board looks like it would be very nice if it arrived in good shape.

I love having the edge measurements as well as the circular measurments. I wish I had a cabinet big enough for this wonder tool, but like some of my favorite baking sheets, this will have to live on top of the counter. After use, it cleans up very nicely, and a coat of mineral oil makes it look like a million dollars. I'm very satisfied.

I agree with the other gals reviews. This pastry board is the ultimate! A great value for such a low price. It's huge, is double sided & is easy to move around without breaking your back! You won't be dissappointed! I love mine & highly recommend it to everyone!

A nice product, although small--it isn't big enough to cool a full tray of cookies. Also, no protective feet as listed (no big deal, but the product listing should be changed). I returned mine, to buy the bigger size ...

When this rack arrived, it was already missing a foot. But that was okay with me, because the first thing I did was remove the two that were still on, and take them and the loose one in the box, and tossed them into the junk drawer.

This rack fits perfectly in a cookie sheet, and makes a great draining/cooling rack for my deep fried foods and my roasts. The non-stick grid means all it usually needs is a quick rinse, but it's sturdy enough for a ride in the dishwasher.

This is much larger than it looks in the picture and that is why I love it. It is perfect for cooling cookies, a cake or just about anything you are baking that needs to be cooled down.

Since I usually sit at my dinning room table to ice cookies, I love the covered feet, they don't scratch or ruin my wooden table top.

Cleaning this nonstick cooling rack is a breeze. All you do is basically wash the grid with soapy water, rinse and you are done. It is so easy to clean.

Sometimes I put a few pieces of wax paper under the cooling rack and drip icing all over little petit fours. That can get a bit messy, but this rack can handle just about anything. What I love is that when I rinse it under hot water, all that icing just melts off very easily. On normal metal racks, it tends to just get glued on.

So, I think this "Cooling Grid" is just superior. Sometimes you find an item that you could not live without...this is just one more item to add to that list!

Take it from a Norwegian, avoid this product at all costs if you are seeking a real krumkake iron. It is not a solid cast iron device. Look elsewhere for quality.

I have only used it once so far and need to figure out how to keep the kitchen from getting so smoky. It will take a bit of practice to get the timing down for cooking each krumkake. I think I'd like to try using an electric iron.

My husband bought this for me as an anniversary present (I have been wanting one for ages)! I absolutely love it. Even though it is time intensive, standing at the stove, you get rewarding results! The wooden handle prevents you from getting any burns; just make sure you don't touch the other handle--ouch! Unlike a waffle iron, you don't need to grease the krumkake iron. It seasons itself during the first use! I would recommend this product to anyone who loves good, old-fashioned taste and who doesn't mind spending a couple of hours achieving it.