or 12-cup cupcake pan for muffins and cupcakes. If the pan is uncoated, you'll want to prep each cavity with cupcake liners or grease so the baked goods will pop out easily. Our tester appreciated the set's large handles, which are particularly useful with such hefty pans. The set also comes with a pair of removable silicone grips that you can use interchangeably on any of the pans. The pie pan produced an evenly golden pie in testing, and our tester noted that it was easy to clean post-baking. The casserole baked bread pudding nicely and cooked down apples and onions beautifully, but it was heavy and hard to clean. x 8" or 9" x 9" square pan for brownies and bars. Included lids can also make toting blondies to a work event or the classroom less of a hassle. On the hunt for some good quality baking essentials? We've got everything from loaf tins to pizza pans to muffin trays. Our cupcake tray range is excellent for baking sweet and savoury dishes such as fruit muffins, egg cups and mini quiches. Baking sets include different types of bakeware, and you'll want to choose a set that matches your needs. Here are the most common pans professional chefs say you'll want in your kitchen:

x 13" rectangular pan for sheet cakes and casseroles. Bonus points if the set includes a lid for this pan so you can bring your creation to a dinner party without having to cover it with foil or plastic wrap. This story was originally written by Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab Director Nicole Papantoniou, based on testing conducted by Nancy Kochan, a trained cook and contributing analyst. Nicole, an experienced product tester and recipe creator, continues to oversee our baking set testing and recommendations, as well as all of GH’s kitchen gear content. Storage & organisation Furniture Christmas Shop Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Beds & mattresses Rugs, mats & flooring Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Working from home Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Shop by room