These bread slings are a MUST for making sourdough bread easier! I have two of these, made of silicone. I bake my bread at 450 degrees and have no trouble with these at all - had them for a couple months, used two times a week or so. They absolutely make it easier to maneuver the dough into the dutch oven and to lift the bread safely out of the dutch oven when done baking. It is safer and it is very helpful for clean up of the dutch oven as well. I like to bake with berry inclusions, so I also add parchment paper over my sling for fastest clean up. Read more
If you bake bread, you need this. I bake a lot of bread in my slow cooker and used a lot of parchment paper. This is a reusable sling and saves me a lot of money. Removing the bread from the slow cooker is easy with the slings. I like having more than one so that I can use both my slow cookers at the same time. I can't imagine going back to parchment paper! Read more
One of the best items I’ve used for my bread making. Easy to clean, no stickiness after washed with hot soapy water, definitely reusable, very durable, can be rolled up and stored. Very handy for baking. Read more
These silicone inserts for my Dutch oven have completely changed the way I bake sourdough! They make lifting the dough so much easier without any sticking, which was always a struggle for me before. The insert fits perfectly inside my Dutch oven, and the non-stick surface ensures my loaves come out effortlessly every time. It's also super easy to clean, which is a big plus. If you're into sourdough baking, this is a must-have. It simplifies the process and ensures better results. Highly recommend! Read more
I recently tried out a silicone bread sling for use in my Dutch oven, and it proved to be quite a helpful tool for baking bread. The sling is designed to lift bread dough in and out of the Dutch oven easily, which is particularly useful for those sticky, high-hydration doughs. The flexibility and non-stick nature of silicone make the process seamless and mess-free, significantly simplifying the bread-making process. The silicone material is generally praised for its heat resistance and durability in kitchen applications. However, it's important to note that while silicone can withstand a variety of temperatures, it typically has a melting point around 500°F (260°C). This is generally below the maximum temperature of most household ovens, which can reach up to 550°F (288°C). Therefore, while using this silicone sling, it's crucial to be mindful of your oven's settings to avoid any risk of melting the product. This limitation is somewhat significant because many bread recipes, especially those involving pre-heated Dutch ovens, recommend baking temperatures that can flirt with or exceed the upper limits of the sling's heat tolerance. Ours discolored a bit because of this. As such, it's essential to adjust your baking method accordingly or ensure that the oven temperature is safely within the silicone's heat-resistant range. Despite this concern, the silicone bread sling does offer good value and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment for avid bakers who are looking for an easier way to handle bread dough. Just keep the temperature limitation in mind to ensure a safe and successful baking experience. This fits most Dutch ovens. Read more
Super functional! Works great I've made several loaves with this silicone mat in my dutch over and it’s been a great upgrade from parchment paper. Read more
Makes it so easy to place & remove bread when dealing with hot pans! Read more
Love these for baking bread in my Dutch oven. Parchment paper would crisp and year trying to get loaves out. These are so simple to drop the loaf into a preheated Dutch oven and pull make out. Easy to clean and store. Nice size for your normal load of bread. Read more
