Lakeland Perfobake Perforated Silicone Baguette Baking Tray (Bakes 3 Baguettes)

I bought this around three years ago, and it's been in regular use since then. The silicone has got a little patchy in places from frequent use at high oven temperatures, but has held its shape really well, and still supports three decent sized home made baguettes through the proving and baking stages.The tray is flexible, and allows a lovely all round golden crust, and the baguettes release without sticking.I recommend flouring this 'perfobake' well before use, and using a suitable sized flat perforated baking tray underneath as a support.After use, I usually just give mine a shake and a brush before putting it away - it's never really needed washing, but if it did, I think I'd just give it a light wash with a mild detergent and let it dry throroughly before storing.It's an indispensable piece of kit - I bake bread a couple of times a week, and this perfobake turns out fabulous baguettes which are just right for eating with soups, hotpots or simply cooked fish and salad.It's lasted years, and although it's starting to look a bit tatty, still delivers perfect, crusty baguettes. Highly recommended.

Having bought it I wish I had read the blurb a little more thoroughly. (My fault obviously)Having said that, I didn't find it that easy to use. I think you really need a baking tray of the right size to get the best use out of it. It would be better if it has a little more rigidity. When I was putting it on the tray it had a mind of it's own and was very difficult to get it to stay in shape.I wouldn't buy it again but fully accept that others may have a different opinion of it.

This is my second review of this product having now had time to use it. Good bread making is an art that takes time to perfect and we're still learning. The product is good if used in a rigid container to keep it from spreading which we did. Next time using a little less dough will make things better although the baguettes were really good. Would not buy a flexible one again but no doubt this does exactly what it says it will, so no complaints. Good quality and easy to clean and store.

I was really happy to receive this product as I had not seen it ion my local Lakeland. I have used it twice now and am very happy with the results. I would recommend using it in a metal baking tray though as it does sag a little at the sides when used on its own. Having said that it is still a great product and produces better baguettes than just using a flat tray.

Professional piece of equipment but takes up your storage space. One can do without unless you have storage space

Bought this for my Dad for father's day as he's gotten into baking recently. We tried making baguettes one day without a tray and they didn't go so well. This tray is perfect because it makes the baguettes come out very nicely and can be folded down which is a big plus when it comes to finding space for it in a busy kitchen cupboard!

Lakeland perfobake perforated silicone perfobake .Not what I expected .I thought this item would be a ridged but when it arrived found out that it was pliable .Its absolutely fantastic ,I really love it .Easy to use wash and store ..Perfect for baguette making

Unfortunately the tray isn't rigid enough to hold a rising dough so the traditional baguette shape isn't really achieved. A metal tray would be better.