My friend Joyce recently gave me a subscription to Woman’s Day magazine for Christmas. It’s a pleasant read with recipes, useful articles and occasional product giveaways. I’ve never won any of those giveaways, but they do highlight some interesting kitchen tools worth mentioning.
Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan
If you’ve ever argued over who gets the crunchy edge of a brownie, the Baker’s Edge brownie pan is designed to solve that problem. This durable aluminum pan has raised channels running throughout so each piece has a crunchy perimeter instead of leaving just the outer pieces with the browned edges. You can find it on major retailers; typical pricing ranges from about $34.95 to $39.95.
Features:
- Patented sidewalls circulate heat throughout the pan to promote even baking
- Heavy-gauge cast aluminum construction for durability and consistent heat distribution
- Sturdy cast handles make it easy to lift the pan, even with oven mitts
- Compatible with box mixes formulated for 9″ x 9″ or 9″ x 13″ pans
- Bakes slightly faster than a standard pan, which is handy for impatient bakers
- Quality nonstick surface and rounded corners make cleaning easy
The Baker’s Edge pan measures 12″ x 9″ x 2″ and weighs about 2½ pounds, with up to an 11-cup capacity. Oven safe to 500°F; hand wash recommended.
Lodge Cast Iron Wedge Pan
With chili season and cornbread on my mind, the Lodge cast iron wedge pan caught my attention. It’s ideal for baking individual wedge-shaped cornbread pieces, scones and similar items, yielding crispy edges and a great crust.
Product Features
- 9-inch-diameter wedge pan designed for crispy cornbread, scones and more
- Preseasoned with a vegetable oil formula and ready to use out of the box
- Cast-iron construction provides slow, even heating and excellent heat retention
- Includes a looped side handle and a helper handle; hand wash only
- Each wedge measures approximately 3½” wide by 1″ high; product backed by a lifetime warranty
- Available from many retailers, with prices typically between $17.99 and $25.89
Both pans address different baking preferences: the Baker’s Edge delivers edge-on-every-piece brownies for those who love a crisp exterior, while the Lodge wedge pan offers rustic, skillet-like cornbread with a satisfying crust. Either is a useful addition to a home baker’s collection depending on what you like to make most.
Happy baking!