Mario Batali The Italian Kitchen Silicone Pastry Mat
by Copco
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CopcoBrand: Copco
Model: 0-49105
Product features:
- Silicone work mat for rolling and shaping dough, 16 by 24 inches
- Materials are stain-proof and stick-resistant
- Includes printed conversion charts and recipes for pizza and pasta dough
- Rolls up or lies flat for storage
- Safe in the dishwasher for easy cleanup
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mario Batali The Italian Kitchen Silicone Pastry Mat
Customer Review: Inflated expectations
Summary: 3 Stars
After reading the glowing reviews about this mat, my expectations were probably too high. Now, I will continue using the mat while allowing for its limitations.
I still have to generously flour its surface just as I did my counter top when rolling out pizza dough. I don't flour it for ginger snaps but I have to very slowly and gently coax them off the mat because they try to stick - guess I will have to start flouring them also.
I can avoid the flour if I leave the dough on the mat and stick the whole thing in the oven. Having done this a couple of times, the mat is all stained and scorched looking, it will not wash off.
The large size is good for a rolling surface but when it comes time to wash it there is no longer any ease of handling. Yes, it can be washed but it is an aggravation.
I bought a smaller mat of a different brand to place between the rolling pin and the dough. It too has to be floured but works well because it keeps dough off the surface of my rolling pin.
Comparing price and effectiveness of the two, I would say that the Batali mat is sufficiently overpriced. The recipes printed on the mat are not worth the extra $5 [or even $2].
Yes, I will continue to use the mat. Yes, I will continue to grouse about the mess I create when I wash it. Yes, I agree that anyone who handles dough frequently should have one. Just don't expect this mat to make it hassle-free.
As mats go, maybe they all deserve 4 star ratings. This one gets 3 because of price, staining and the packaging crease down the middle that keeps it from laying flat.
Description of Mario Batali The Italian Kitchen Silicone Pastry Mat
Silicone nonstick work surface is great for dough and pasta. Recipes printed on the mat so you never need to find one. Convenient conversion charts at your tipsIn his campaign for accessible, delicious food, Mario Batali is one of the most popular chefs and restaurateurs in the world. Created by Copco and inspired by Batali, the Italian Kitchen line of cookware and tools reflects the famous chef's philosophy that great food needs no gimmicks. Durable, versatile, and high quality, the collection is perfect for the active home chef.
An ideal prep surface, this silicone work mat features handy conversion charts and two printed Batali recipes for pizza and pasta dough. Measuring 16 by 24 inches, the mat makes for a generous work area, and its material resists sticking. For easy cleanup, just wipe it down or put it in the dishwasher, and for storage roll it up or slide it in with the cookbooks. --Emily Bedard
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