Which silicone molds are best?

LSilicone molds are a relatively new addition to kitchens. Silicone was originally designed for industrial use, but it has found other applications. One of these is in the kitchen, thanks to its malleability, heat resistance, and non-stick properties. If you want your recipes to turn out perfectly, you’ll definitely want to learn more about the different types of silicone molds you can have at home. You’ll probably end up wanting them all!

And although I’m going to tell you about silicone molds in general, we’re also going to focus on how we use them in the world of candy.

When it comes to baking, you can use a wide variety of options to make your desserts absolutely delicious. You just have to choose the most suitable mold. You’ll see the main types available.

• Platinum silicone molds: These offer the highest quality. They are flexible, yet firm enough to hold the dough.
• Removable silicone molds: They have a rigid base made of another material, while the sides are made of silicone.
• Molds for decorations: These are a type of mold that comes in different shapes, allowing you to create eye-catching designs.
• Freezer molds : This is a much more rigid type of mold that is designed to be frozen without deteriorating.

Each recipe requires a specific mold suited to the needs of each ingredient. Having the right accessories is essential for achieving the best results. We’ll give you some examples to help you choose the molds that best suit the recipes you make most often at home.

• Ice cream molds: Do you eat a lot of ice cream at home during the summer? Then freezer-safe ice cream molds will come in very handy. You can make ice cream in your favorite flavors and enjoy it with friends or family.
• For making cakes: If you want to make very firm cakes, your best option is platinum silicone molds. They will hold up perfectly without warping. However, if you prefer more airy cakes, you’ll be better off choosing springform pans, as they are much more convenient.
• For a special occasion: The occasion could be Valentine’s Day, a birthday, a themed party… The day doesn’t really matter. With these decorating molds, you can transform an ordinary party into a real blast. There are multiple options so you can choose the one that best suits the celebration you want to have: molds of hearts, flowers, lips…

Now let’s focus on isomalt

Silicone is used a lot in the world of candy and isomalt, not just with molds, let me tell you.

• Work mats: It is absolutely essential to work on a silicone mat because if we do it on another type of material, the isomalt will stick and it would be impossible to work.
• Silicone portioning molds: We use them to, once we have cooked the isomalt and want to reserve and preserve it, we put it in these types of portioning molds and let it cool.
• Lollipop molds: There is a huge variety of these molds; different shapes and sizes allow us to make all sorts of lollipops or popsicles.
• Silicone bands: We use this type of band a lot to make large 2D pieces.
• Silicone jars: These types of jars are usually small for making small decorations.
• Silicone spatulas: We use them to help us in cooking or to stir the isomalt when adding color or flavor.

When working with silicone molds for decorative purposes, isomalt has a specific reaction. The silicone attracts the bubbles contained in the isomalt to its walls. This reaction is clearly visible once the piece has cooled and is removed from the mold. You will see an opacity in the isomalt where the silicone has touched it.

This opacity is caused by bubbles, and you need to keep in mind that your work with the isomalt piece isn’t finished. At this point, you need to run a kitchen torch over the entire piece to eliminate these bubbles, and you’ll see the isomalt’s natural shine suddenly appear.

As you can see, silicone molds are an essential addition to your kitchen or bakery. Once you try them, you won’t want any other kind. There are molds for all kinds of recipes and occasions. Choose the ones that best suit your needs and start enjoying them.