Glassware made from heat-resistant glass was created for microwave ovens. Now, when asked whether it is possible to bake food in a glass dish in the oven, many housewives will immediately answer in the affirmative. You can bake biscuits in it and cook roasts according to various recipes. Glass containers are easy to clean and food rarely sticks to them. Glassware can be found in any kitchen today.
Glass containers are easy to clean and food rarely sticks to them.
Benefits of glassware for the oven
Not every glass container can be used for oven cooking. Only dishes made of fireproof heat-resistant glass that can withstand temperatures above 300 degrees are suitable.
Glassware for the oven should have thick walls from 3 to 8 mm thick and a solid bottom. Plates, mugs, and other glass containers are not used for cooking in ovens.
Qualities for which glassware is valued:
- Chemical neutrality, glass does not react with food acids or alkaline environments. Glass does not affect the quality of the products in any way; they retain their original aroma and taste;
- Through the transparent walls you can observe the process of food preparation, watch how it changes color and browns.
Only dishes made of fireproof heat-resistant glass that can withstand temperatures above 300 degrees are suitable for the oven.
Fireproof glass is heated on electric or gas stoves, before placing food in a container and pouring out the dough, you can melt butter and animal fat in the container. For roasts, you can fry vegetables directly in the container. Then add the other ingredients indicated in the recipe.
Heat-resistant glass easily tolerates freezing; you can store cooled food in the refrigerator in it; it is not at all necessary to take it out of the dish and transfer it to other containers. It is better to use a microwave oven to heat food.
Heat-resistant glass easily tolerates freezing; it can be used to store cooled food in the refrigerator.
The dishes look very aesthetically pleasing, ready-made dishes can be safely placed on the table; such a presentation of the dish will not spoil even the festive feast. A few sprigs of greenery and cucumber slices are enough for decoration. Cooking meat and fish in glass does not require a lot of oil; food rarely burns to the surface.
The dishes look very aesthetically pleasing, ready-made dishes can be safely placed on the table; such a presentation of the dish will not spoil even the festive feast.
Housewives prepare cold appetizers and desserts based on gelatin in heat-resistant baking sheets, braziers, lids from pots, stewpans, and duck dishes. They are easy to remove, convenient to cut, and you don’t have to worry about the safety of the surface.
Review of interesting models
And now - a short review of glass pans that deserve attention. Get acquainted with these models to get an idea of the modern range and manufacturers. And don't forget to browse online stores to see what's new.
The brown round saucepan for the Pasabahce microwave with a frying pan lid is made of heat-resistant glass. Capacity: 2.1 liters. The maximum operating temperature is 300 degrees, the minimum: –30. Can be washed in the dishwasher. Suitable for oven and freezer.
A small glass pan for the Fissman Ptanzo induction cooker with a bottom diameter of 14 cm and a volume of 1.2 liters is also suitable for a gas burner, but it is better to arm yourself with a divider to protect the magnetic “pancake”. Otherwise, it will burn and lose its attractiveness. The induction bottom makes it possible to use without an adapter. The lid is made of tempered glass.
A pan made of heat-resistant VITROMAX glass ceramics with a transparent glass lid is suitable for all types of stoves, including gas. Brand: MAXWELL & WILLIAMS (Australia).
The “Vasilevskoye Glass” set from a Russian manufacturer is attractive due to its price. The set includes two thick-walled heat-resistant glass pans with lids that can be used as independent dishes. The set is suitable for microwave and oven.
Heat-resistant saucepan with a lid Simax Classic with a grooved bottom with a capacity of 3.7 liters is suitable for the microwave, oven and electric stoves. For gas you need to use a flame spreader, and for induction you need an adapter. The multi-tasking cookware can be used for boiling, stewing, baking and baking.
Disadvantages of glassware for baking in the oven
Along with the undeniable advantages, containers made of fireproof glass have a number of disadvantages. It must be used very carefully and avoid impacts. Over time, microcracks form on the surface of the glass, they significantly reduce the impact strength of the containers, and the risk of chipping at the edges increases.
Glass is afraid of thermal shock and can instantly crumble if the housewife places a cold dish in a heated cabinet or places a hot fryer on a cold stand or under running cold water.
Glass is afraid of thermal shock and can instantly crumble if the housewife places a cold vessel in a heated cabinet.
Another significant drawback: glass is not able to accumulate heat; in glass containers, the bottom and walls heat up unevenly. You need to be prepared for the fact that the baked goods will be unevenly baked; this is especially true for gas stoves. This problem does not arise in an electric oven; you can safely bake pies in glass.
Heat-resistant glass dishes for ovens are very heavy; they are produced by pressing, with massive walls.
Glass oven-safe dishes are very heavy.
When purchasing cookware in a store or online, you need to take into account the weight of pressed roasting pans and roasting pans. This is not the best gift for fragile women. For them, it is better to choose saucepans with comfortable handles.
Glass baking dish – my review, I’m waiting for yours!
I used to cook in the oven on a baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet. Sometimes in pots. It turned out delicious. But at the same time, I have long wanted to have a glass baking dish - I really like transparent dishes! It makes cooking more interesting and the dishes look more impressive!
In addition, the frying pan is not very large; to prepare dinner and breakfast for the whole family, you need something larger. And it’s not always convenient to bake on a baking sheet. If the dish is “flat” and not liquid, such as capsicums or baked potatoes, then a baking sheet is suitable. What if you are preparing a casserole or cutlets in gravy? Then you need something with high sides - such as a glass form.
And so I bought a baking dish - I’m sharing my impressions!
The first thing I cooked in it was baked meat with potatoes. I liked it so much that a couple of days later I repeated the recipe. Cabbage casserole and creamed zucchini were also great! What other recipes are there for glass molds?
What can be baked in a glass dish in the oven:
The 5 cm high sides of the mold allow you to prepare all kinds of dishes:
- Various casseroles - vegetable, potato, meat, pasta, cottage cheese;
- Stuffed cabbage rolls, peppers, meatballs in gravy - and you can pour the gravy generously without fear that it will overflow - and the more gravy, the tastier the dish!
- Baked meat, chicken, vegetables in cream, sour cream - both a dietary option “almost like steamed” and fried;
- What I especially liked is that you can even put buns or donuts - they are carefully baked there, and when they are ready, it’s convenient to pour something delicious over them right in the mold! Cinnabon buns - with whipped cream; pampushki - garlic sauce!
Therefore, a glass mold will become a necessary addition to your kitchen-oven arsenal: baking sheet, sleeve, foil, springform and silicone molds.
Recipes for glass mold:
Here are the recipes I have tested for glass molds, which you can view on the website by clicking on the pictures:
Roast with pumpkin and pork
Meat with potatoes in sour cream
Potatoes in cream
Stuffed peppers “Boats”
Carp with tomatoes
Eggplant boats with chicken and cheese
As the site fills up, I will add new recipes for glass molds here, so check the site!
