METAL BAKEWARE
Metal bakeware is the most popular type of bakeware, and it comes in a variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel.
Metal pans are durable, easy to clean and conduct heat well, making them ideal for baking cookies, cakes and breads. However, metal pans can cause your baked goods to over-brown or even burn on the bottom, especially if they’re not lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
On top of that, the color and coating of the metal plays a role. Dark-colored metals and matte metals absorb heat quicker, causing the food to cook faster. Light-colored metals and pans with a shiny finish retain less heat and bake food more evenly. Nonstick coatings on metal bakeware can also affect baking times and shouldn’t be used in high heat cooking, like broiling.
