Customer Reviews

Nordic Ware Baker's Half Sheet with Storage Lid, 13 by 18 Inch

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As a serious cook, I look for tough uncoated surfaces that won't rust or require such ginger care. The pan is sturdy, priced right, fits perfectly in the oven without a rack and cleans up like a dream. NordicWare is great!

Whether roasting vegetables, roasting a turkey or baking sheets of brownies or cookies, it distributes heat evenly without burning and does a consistent job every time. No need for wooden or teflon utensils, you can use whatever you want, whenever you want. If you're looking for a non-stick surface, add parchment or a silpat that browns cookies evenly and lets you slide them right off.

I like this pan so much, I own 4 so I can rotate them and do a great amount of baking without waiting for the sheets to cool. It also ensures they stack nicely in the cabinet. The lid is a nice addition, making it convenient and secure to store cookies and brownies right on the sheet without removing them or worrying if the saran wrap or foil will slip off.

Bravo!

These are fabulous, sturdy pans, but I had specifically bought them to fit Silpat sheets measuring 30 by 40cm. Based on the measurements provided, there should have been adequate space for the Silpat sheets to sit flat on the base. But the measurements provided are for the top (wider) section of the pan rather than the narrower base. Actual measurements for the base are 29cm by 42cm. Just too narrow for my Silpats, which is incredibly frustrating because thin cookies placed at the edges of the Silpat come out a little curled.

I purchased two of these because I liked the idea of stacking them for storage and travel. I received one in perfect condition and one with a cracked lid. I sent the damaged one back and Amazon sent me another one with a cracked lid. This happened two more times until Amazon confessed the next one will probably be cracked too, so they issued me a refund. From where the lids were cracked and the way they were packaged (in paper), I suspect they were damaged in transit. This transaction was annoying and time consuming. I finally found another one in a local retail store. It does not appear that the lids are easily cracked, so I don't believe I'll have trouble in the future with broken lids unless I drop it when attached to the pan. I paid $3 more than the current selling price of $12 which only added to my annoyance with only 5 days between when I ordered and when the price changed. At $12 these are a very good value, if you can get one in good condition.
The WearEver Commerical Bakeware Cooling Racks that are 16.5 x 11.5 x.75" fit perfectly inside this pan. I like to bake bacon instead of fry it, so this combo works great. Also the Silpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat is the correct size so that the edges lay flat in this half sheet. With these two accessories, these pans become extremely versatile.The bottom of the pan fits beautifully into the inside of the lid for super compact storage.

In my twenties I bought no less than three non-stick cookie sheets while my Grandmother (an avid baker) was still using her aluminum bakeware from the 40's. I later inherited a few of her aluminum pans and I couldn't believe the difference. My cookies were no longer crispy and brown on the outside and soft in the middle...they were baked evenly. I was also able to scub the sheet and place it in the dishwasher, something you can't do with non-stick varieties. Additionally, there is no danger of having teflon flake into your baked goods. Aluminum is tried and tested and provides professional results. Buy the right cookie sheet and buy it once! I have both the half and quarter sheets by Nordic. The lids make it easy to tote your baked goods to the office party too!

I was always having terror attacks when I attempted to transport my Texas Sheet Cake to any gathering. Now I tote it in perfect shape and no Iceing Terror. It arrives in good shape and so do my nerves.

Here are the "Use and Care" instructions on the label:

"Before use, wash with hot soapy water. Season pan with a solid or spray vegetable shortening before each baking use". There is nothing on the label to ensure these pans are dishwasher safe, but I'll just have to assume that they are.

Non-coated aluminum pans by Nordic Ware are the best pans I've ever had, and the lids make them even more convenient. I already have other sizes and I expect the half-sheet to perform just as well.
UPDATE November 2009: Still washing in the dishwasher, still fine.
UPDATE December 2010: Still washing in the dishwasher, still fine.

I owned the sheets but without the lid. here are the reasons i love the sheets:

1 - you can really clean it without worrying about the teflon coming off.

2 - no concerns about teflon poisoning

3 - dishwasher friendly

4 - i use it for everything (cookies, fries, meat ...)

so now that it comes with a lid i bought it. the lid is especially handy if you are taking it with you (i.e. veggie pizzas are especially easy now !!!)

This NordicWare 1/2 sheet pan is a great, no synthetic material pan that really works well. It cleans up easily with minimal effort. It is best used for all half sheet uses; rolled cakes, baking and roasting; not necessarily just baking cookies. This pan makes a great jelly roll, buche cake, and a real half sheet cake; good to cut in half and layer. This pan is also good for stacking and sculpting to decorate, as for a wedding cake. As far as I am concerned the lid is just an added bonus, I would buy the pan with or without it! I have a whole set, more than one in each size. Good job Amazon!!Nordic Ware Baker's Half Sheet with Storage Lid 13 Inch by 18 Inch

I am a repeat buyer for these quality Nordic Ware pans. I have so many of them and love them all. Amazon had a great price and shipped fast.

I love this baking sheet and the fact that it comes with a lid just puts it over the top! All of my cookies come out perfectly (with parchment paper or without but I usually use paper.) This is a great product and I would definitely buy it again.