Changing from metal bakeware to stone bakeware, or stoneware, has it's advantages. You must keep several things in mind while buying stoneware though. Here are the things to know before you buy stoneware so you can purchase quality that will last for a long time.
Instructions
1. Know where your stoneware is manufactured before you buy. Stoneware sold by Pampered Chef for example, is made in the United States and will have U.S. standards of manufacture. That means you will not have any toxic chemicals in your stoneware.
2. Read the warranty. This is especially important because stoneware can have internal flaws that are not apparent when you first buy it. It's only after it has been heated in your oven that the stoneware snaps because of some internal weakness (such as a bubble) in the mold. Look for at least a 3 year unlimited warranty when you buy stoneware.
3. Check the stoneware for chips, hairline cracks, discolorations of the clay or other flaws before you buy. Any of these could be a sign of a short life expectancy of the stoneware.
4. Start by buying one multi-purpose stoneware piece. This will get you used to the way stoneware cooks and the handling it requires. Some of the best things about stoneware are the way it browns and it's heat retaining ability, which you will quickly come to love.
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