Truly non-stick sides, and the presentation was crisp and clean
Well, you think you have everything. Cake tins, muffin tins, flat sheet tins – all a home baker could want. But then you come across an idea that has the ‘why didn’t I think of that’ quality that is so rare.
‘Loaf’ Springform by Lékué is a culinary gem of common sense. A flexible silicone collar clips into place around a ceramic plate which is in fact the base of the loaf form. It’s well sealed once assembled so no oozing around the join. There’s little preparation before baking as the silicone is naturally non-stick, and washing up is simple with no worries of rust or peeling of non-stick coating.
I made a New York Crumb Cake and was delighted with the results. Truly non-stick sides, and the presentation was crisp and clean. I served the cake on the ceramic base, without the anxiety of transferring the cake from tin to cooling rack and from there to the presentation plate. ‘Loaf’ Springform by Lékué will be welcomed by those of us who struggle with delicate mousses.
It’s approaching that time of year when we want to prepare festive dinners and smart party buffets. This gadget can be put to good use for both sweet and savoury centrepieces. I am considering buying an extra ceramic base so that I can perhaps make a savoury starter the day before and later a chocolate-chilli mousse using the same collar.
The ‘Loaf’ Springform by Lékué is practical and will be a gift welcomed by any enthusiastic home cook. It’s unique and I am already considering recipes that have previously been overlooked due to that chancy fiddle-factor of unmoulding.
Info:
The springform 24cm loaf mould by Lékué is the perfect combination of platinum silicone and ceramic. Measures 27 x 14 x 7cm externally, capacity 1.5 litres.
The 100% non-stick platinum silicone, leak-proof, non-stick belt is combined with a scratch-resistant ceramic plate that is ideal for taking your dishes to the table.
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