Silicon was first applied to be used as the soles of shoes and boots for its water resistance and heat resistance. In recent years it has been applied to implants, electrical wiring and cookware including utensils and bakeware. One of the reasons it is so useful in the kitchen is its ability to handle temperatures from -58°F to 428°F giving it massive potential for virtually any application, not to mention the inherent non-stick finish making removal a snap.
The silicon has a completely even heat distribution which means that regardless of your oven the entire dish will cook at the same rate. This gives all of your baking endeavors an added level of presentation quality as the baked dish will have an even coloring throughout. Cooling is also extremely quick; this helps when young children are around and we know how they love baked goods.
Silicon is also dishwasher safe and will not change form due to high temperatures as dishwasher don't get close to the 428°F top temperature of silicon bakeware. Clean up without a dishwasher is simple; use warm soapy water and wipe clean. That's it. Professional and executive chefs have been using silicon bakeware for these reasons and it is now available in mass quantities to us the general public. Silicon bakewear isn't much more expensive than other materials, and in some cases it matches the price of less advanced bakeware.
Since silicon is flexible, it can be folded to be stored and will retain its original shape. This makes silicon a better choice for small kitchens, or those with limited storage space. Silicon is also completely microwave safe and comes in every conceivable style of bakeware from muffin pans to Bundt forms and baking sheets.
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