Is it better to cook meatloaf in glass or metal pan?
Chef's answer
Glass is an insulator. It takes longer to heat than metal, which is a conductor. Because of this, loaves baked in glass pans may have different baking times than what a recipe calls for.
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Glass is an insulator. It takes longer to heat than metal, which is a conductor. Because of this, loaves baked in glass pans may have different baking times than what a recipe calls for.
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Glass is probably better at roasting than cheap cookie style sheets, because it keeps the heat distribution fairly smooth. But glass will not hold up well to heavy roasting use and will eventually ruin your dinner when it cracks or shatters. All Clad makes a great roasting pan with wire rack..
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Any kind of grease will work, as long as you grease the loaf pan well. Place the mixed ingredients in the greased loaf pan. Use a spatula to level the meatloaf mixture in the pan.
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Metal, especially aluminum, is the better heat conductor. It has just the right amount of thickness not only to heat and brown quickly but also to cool off quickly once the pastry has browned. Glass, on the other hand, takes its time to heat. But choose an aluminum pan for pre-baking all your pie shells..
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You can use any ovenproof dish or mold in the Airfryer, whether it is made of glass, ceramic, metal or silicone. You can also use silicone or paper cupcake cups or molds to bake cupcakes, muffins or small gratins. Note: ... The baking tins or molds and your Philips Airfryer basket become very hot.
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Convection Mode: Utensils made of Glass, Silicon and Metal can be used. Utensils made of plastic, paper or wood should not used.
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You can use any ovenproof dish or mold in the Airfryer, whether it is made of glass, ceramic, metal or silicone. You can also use silicone or paper cupcake cups or molds to bake cupcakes, muffins or small gratins. Note: ... The baking tins or molds and your Philips Airfryer basket become very hot.
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