Cleaning Struggles: My 6 Muffin Tin Experience

[jrstephens]

Do you like these? I have the 6 muffin one I got for SS months. Everytime I have used it things stick like crazy in it and I had to scrub like crazy to get it clean! Your thoughts.......

 

[Shawnna]

are you spraying it? The stoneware with sides has to be sprayed and sometimes floured...depends on your recipe. Also, when you get ready to get your muffins out, run a spreader between the muffin and the side of the stone.

 

[Becca115]

Sticky mess...I was getting frustrated with my muffins getting stuck in the stoneware muffin pan too. Now I just grease it with Crisco. Works much better, and the muffins just fall out when I flip it over. I've also been buying the Crisco that has 0 grams of trans fat.

At first I was mad that I got the 6 cup pan instead of the 12 cup. But then I realized that the envelope muffin mixes usally make only 6 muffins. Now I love it cause I can use the mixes to whip up muffins for breakfast anytime.

 

[jrstephens]

I did not grease it b/c I have never greased my other stones and just did not with this one. I will do that next time! I really want to use it. My little boy loves muffins. Thanks for the tip! Do you grease it with Crisco oil or do you buy the cooking spray?

 

[amya]

What about using the paper or foil liners in the muffin pans?

 

[Aun]

Baker's JoyI use Baker's Joy (I think that's the right name) baking spray (supposed to have flour in it somehow, or something like that) on my stoneware muffin pan and fluted cake pan and haven't had any sticking. Usually I spray it and then use a silicone basting brush to rub it around and make sure everything is covered.

 

[jrstephens]

What about using the paper or foil liners in the muffin pans?

That is the ONLY time they did not stick! ha! But I hate to tell customers they need to use liners when our stoneware is suppose to become basically stick free over time. I have never had a sitcking problem with my round stones or bar pans.

 

[Becca115]

I did not grease it b/c I have never greased my other stones and just did not with this one. I will do that next time! I really want to use it. My little boy loves muffins. Thanks for the tip! Do you grease it with Crisco oil or do you buy the cooking spray?

No, I use the Crisco shortning. It's the only thing I use it for! I just keep the little tub in my pantry for greasing my muffin pan and cake pans. It also seems to help it "season" faster. I'm too paranoid not to grease it, but it's getting well seasoned.

 

[chefjeanine]

Stick with Crisco or oil (do you have the Kitchen Spritzer?). This will help you build up the seasoning you want on your stone (sprays will make it sticky). If you use it often, eventually you won't have to oil the pan.

 

[jrstephens]

I do not have the spritzer yet, but it is on my list of "to get" I will stick with oil. When I first seasoned my flat stones, I put the oil on it with a paper towel to cover it all.

 

[soonerchef]

I have to admit I am not a fan of the fluted stones, or anything that has small corners to clean....I still use them because nothing cooks/bakes like a stone, but they are such a pain to clean. I much prefer silicone for muffins or anything small.

 

[raebates]

A quick tip for cleaning all those little nooks and crannies--use a scrubbie. I have a soft plastic mesh scrubbie that I use on my stones. If it's a flat stone, I start with the scraper. Otherwise, I just use my scrubbie and hot water. It gets into those hart-to-reach places really well.

If you don't have a scrubbie, a scrunched up plastic onion or potato bag will do.