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How to Build a Bakeware Collection
Whether just starting out or in need of a kitchen refresh, Le Creuset bakeware sets are a quick and easy way to build the perfect bakeware collection in the kitchen. But what if you’re already an experienced baker and simply looking to upgrade the quality of your bakeware, or would rather build a collection of high-performance pans and dishes to suit your personal baking needs? Then we’ve compiled a list of the essential bakeware pieces you need in the kitchen. Available in a wide variety of our materials and sizes, once you have these basics on hand you are ready to tackle any baking challenge.
Casseroles and Baking Dishes
From bubbling, cheesy lasagnas to marinating meats and roasting vegetables, having a variety of shapes and sizes of baking dishes in the kitchen is essential. Start with theHeritage 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish Set, these dishes are perfectly sized for every manner of baking recipe. Then add on some elegantly functional pieces like our best-sellingHeritage Rectangular Casserole, which comes with a lid for oven-to-table serving and storing leftovers. Add on the enameled cast ironSignature Oval Bakerfor perfectly roasted vegetables and meats.
Sheet Pans, Cake and Muffin Pans
Heavy-gauge metal bakeware and sheet pans are the best at turning out golden-brown, tender cakes, cookies and muffins, as well as for making sheet pan meals and more. Our Non-stick Metal Bakeware is made from heavy-gauge carbon steel and finished with a non-stick silicone coating for the dual benefits of uniform baking and browning AND excellent release and easy cleanup. So be sure to have plenty ofSheet Pans,Cake PansandMuffin Pansfor all your baking adventures. And don’t forget to add some funcakelet pansfor special occasions and holidays.
Frying
Having a selection of Mini Cocottes,Ramekinsand other individual baking disheson hand for baking is always a great idea, whether you’re baking just for two or for a crowd. Because anything baked in a single serving dish is not only adorable, but also practical because recipes cook faster and you can tailor the serving size to just what you need. Bonus that these handy dishes are also great for prepping and storing ingredients, and also create instant stylish décor in the kitchen.
Pie and Tart Dishes
Another fundamental addition to any bakeware collection are pie and tart dishes, which are useful not only for their namesake baked goods but also for quiches, potpies, casseroles, cakes and more. If you like to bakeshow-stopping pies, theHeritage Pie Dishis a must-have in the kitchen. Or try theHeritage Tarte Tatin Dishto create your own version of this impressive, classic French dessert.
Loaf Pans and Bread Oven
If you like to bake any kind of bread at home, whether that is quick breads or yeast breads, having a few different pans in your bread baking arsenal is the way to go. Fast and delicious quick breads like banana, zucchini and pumpkin are best made in a Loaf Pan, like ourHeritage Loaf Panor Non-stick Metal Bakeware Loaf Pan. But if you prefer yeast breads, like no knead bread, boules, buns and pizzas, then the enameled cast iron Le Creuset Bread Ovenis for you. This purpose-built shape is designed to produce bakery quality results every time.