OXO Glass Bakeware Set, 8-Piece

Find consistency and efficiency when baking with the best glass bakeware. Whether you are newly married or moving into your first apartment, a set of glass bakeware is one of the best tools to have in your cabinets. There are countless sets to choose from so let’s see what makes glass a great choice for your kitchen.

When Pyrex invented the glass pie plate in the 1900s, glass bakeware quickly became popular. It became popular because of its ability to go either in the oven or in the freezer without breaking. It was originally made with borosilicate until it was discovered that when it broke, it shattered into tiny shards. U.S. manufacturers changed the ingredient to soda lime and, although it’s a derivative of borosilicate, it breaks into large chunks if it even breaks at all, making it much safer.

There is a massive selection of glass bakeware for everyday baking and cooking. Some sets offer a variety of sizes including a pie dish. There are also endless combinations of sets for your kitchen. If you like a no-fuss cleanup, choose a set with lids like the 1790 Glass Food Storage Glass Bakeware Set & Lids, 18 piece. There are even sets like the Anchor Hocking Glass Bakeware Set, 15-Piece that feature ramekin-sized bowls that are great for ice cream or taco toppings. However you envision using your glass bakeware, there is a set that will accommodate your cooking needs.

Glass bakeware has a few advantages over its competitors. You can see the progress of the baking such as browning and bubbling. The glass is a wonderful conductor of heat and facilitates a nice, even cooking for your baked goods. Glass is also very durable and doesn’t scratch easily at all. Whether you are a seasoned professional cook or a novice baker, glass bakeware is a great tool to have in your kitchen.

• Do not put a glass dish of food directly from the freezer into the oven. It will break when it experiences extreme temperature changes.
• Avoid soaking your glass bakeware when it is directly out of the oven.
• It is best to keep glass bakeware for baking in the 350-degree range.
• You cannot use glass bakeware on the stovetop because it’ll shatter.
• Preheat your oven before inserting glass bakeware.