Chicago Metallic 60640 Gourmetware Original Muffin Top Pan

by Chicago Metallic

Product Features

• Constructed of steel for strength and durability
• Superior heat conduction
• Non-stick coating for easy removal of food and quick clean up
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 11.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CFN2C
• Item model number: 60640
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,178 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Chicago Metallic GOURMETWARE combines the best in material and the latest in manufacturing technology. These non-stick steel pans are designed specifically with the home baker in mind. The slick non-stick coating is applied before the pan is formed so i

Customer Reviews

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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one is a keeper, February 10, 2007

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Marianne O. Schmidt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicago Metallic 60640 Gourmetware Original Muffin Top Pan (Kitchen)

I had bought muffin top pans a few years ago, from a different manufacturer, and they were just plain awful. I really liked the idea of a pan like this that actually worked, and after reading the reviews, I decided to buy two of them. They are even better than I had hoped for. I have multiple allergies and have to use non-wheat flours, so I was understandably skeptical when I mixed up the first batch. They turned out perfectly. With many non-wheat flours, you won't get the rise and height that you would with wheat flour, because the gluten just isn't there in the right quantity. That aside, the muffins were excellent, and very moist. The muffins slid right out with no problems, and nothing stuck. Does it get any better than that? This is one of the few non-stick pans that I've used, that actually didn't stick. Quick release and nothing is left behind. I have several pieces of Chicago Metallic backeware; they are a little more expensive than other brands, but there is very high quality, and they are worth every penny. I am seriously considering buying two more of these pans. They do just what they are supposed to and are very easy to use. This is the best non-stick item I have ever used, and it is the only one that worked the way it was supposed to. I'd give it ten stars, but Amazon only goes as high as five.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Muffin tops are the new family favorite!, August 14, 2007

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Grace Doll (Fanwood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

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I just received my muffin pan top and have tested two muffin recipes (Pillsbury Banana Bran & Giada DeLaurentis' Lemon Ricotta) with delicious results. The instructions tell you to reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees and to reduce baking time by 10 minutes, which seems to work. The non-stick surface truly is non-stick - you don't even need to use cooking spray. The pan also cools off very quickly - I find that I can remove just-baked muffins to a cooling rack, immediately refill the tin with fresh batter, and by then, the pan has already cooled enough to handle with bare hands. I use a slightly-heaping two-inch diameter ice cream-style scoop to portion out the perfect amount of batter. Being flat, the muffin tops are much easier to store and transport than traditional muffins - they also freeze & thaw well. The kids love them, too - they're much neater and easier to eat, and no messy cupcake liners to deal with! Since the tin makes only 6 muffin tops at a time, it does make sense to own two or more - I plan on ordering another one. Happy Baking!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Buns Too!, January 27, 2008

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Grumpy Old Man "Sven" (Winnipeg, MB Canada) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chicago Metallic 60640 Gourmetware Original Muffin Top Pan (Kitchen)

I am a yeast bread and bun baker at heart and have been looking for a pan to use for hamburger buns. Sure I love making muffin tops with the grandkids and watch them decorate away afterwards and this pan is TERRIFIC for that .... nothing ever sticks PERIOD!
But my passion is bread and bun baking some with very slack dough so I was interested to see how this pan would perform for buns. In short it is FABULOUS! The slight indentation designed for the muffin tops provides just enough form so that your buns will rise nicely and keep their shape. I am going to order another so I can bake a dozen at a time.
This is a typical Chicago Metallic product, very high quality. I own a number of their pans and roll sheets and have never been disappointed. They may be slightly more money than others but they outshine anything out there and are well worth the extra.
Highly recommended.