Great Bakeware
America's Test Kitchen highly recommends Chicago Metallic bakeware. I love this set. It is very sturdy without being too heavy. This is perfect for baking as it doesn't burn or over-brown baked good like some non stick bakeware does.
Save your lungs and protect your brain
One of the few really good sources for all metal baking pans. I am pleased with my purchase.
Thank God these pans are not non-stick. As a retired Hazardous Chemical Materials Consultant, I take this opportunity to warn all reading this post of the dangers of non-stick cookware. Unfortunately, the Washington chemical lobby has prevented the banning of non-stick cookware. The company who developed this plastic has been hiding the truth for decades.
Above 350 degrees non-stick materials begin to degrade releasing many hazardous chemicals. Some migrate into the food, others are released to the air where they are inhaled. Hydrogen fluoride gas realeased destroys lung tissue causing permanent lung damage. The higher the ... Read More
industrial strength and my best pans
I was just shocked to see the 2 negative reviews about this set of pans. I bought this commercial line of Chicago Metallic bakeware long time ago and tossed away all my other non-stick stuff. I have loved the result of baking in these pans. One time, I even compare the cookies baked in different brand pans and Chicago Metallic commercial pans easily produced the best-looking cookies with more even browning. Even though this line is not covered with teflon- thank goodness it is not- with a little cooking spray, the baked goods come off the pans normally really well. I even own a pullman bread (pain de mie) pan of this line, my perfect long squarish loaf falls out everytime without leaving anything behind. It's my newest addition to my bakeware ... Read More
Horrible. Don't purchase this set.
After one trip through the dishwasher two of the pans are already substantially rusted and had to be thrown out (the product description says that these pans won't rust but that is obviously not true). The 13 x 9 cake pan and the loaf pan both have huge deep gaps in the corners that will make cleaning impossible. I don't know how long the final two pans will last since the others are already bad.
Don't waste your money on this set.
For shame on Amazon for selling such a poor quality item.
okay set
This set is nothing special, not as heavy as what I had hoped. I bought a Hoffritz set from Costco a few years back and that set is much heavier and nicer for around the same money.
The large flat baking sheet is nice enough, it is a little thicker than the others for some reason. All have rolled edges. I bought my set on the gold deal for $34.99 with a free Kaiser blending spoon thrown in. Would be an okay starter set for newlywed but it is typical China stuff.
