Can I bake brownies in a glass Pyrex dish?

A glass pan is the ideal type of pan for baking brownies. Why? Unlike metal pans, glass pans heat up at a slower rate, and once hot, they get very hot.

Can you make brownies in a Pyrex?

The short answer is yes. It is possible to bake brownies or other cookie bars with a glass pan — but there are a few things you should know.

Do brownies take longer in glass pan?

Generally speaking, you want to turn the temperature down by 25° and bake longer (but how much longer can be tough to determine). So that means that brownies baked in a glass pan take longer to bake, and it's unfortunately easy to overbake them because the center takes longer to bake than the edges.

Is it better to cook brownies in glass or metal pan?

Glass bakeware is heavier and slower to heat than metal, but once it's hot…it retains that heat for much longer. So when using a glass pan to bake something like a cake or batch of brownies, you may find that the sides and bottom are brown at a much faster rate than the interior cooks.

Do I need to grease a glass pan for brownies?

Baking in a too-small pan may result in brownies with undercooked centers. Be sure to select a light-colored, shiny pan, which will conduct heat evenly. Glass or dark-colored pans can cause the edges to overbake or even burn. Always grease the pan thoroughly with shortening, softened butter, or cooking spray.

Baking Tip #7 Glass vs. Metal Baking Dishes

Can I use a Pyrex dish instead of a baking tray?

Yes, in fact, I would recommend it. Pyrex is specifically designed to be oven safe and handles fairly extreme temperatures, some saying up to 500F. I would always err on the side of caution, though, and stick to lower temperatures if possible (and always 25F less than the recipe says).

What can I use if I don't have a brownie pan?

If you're making brownies or cookie bars that don't rise very much you can use a 9″ square and a 13 x 9-inch rectangular pan interchangeably.

What is the best pan to bake brownies in?

For classic brownies, we like to use a metal baking pan instead of a glass or ceramic one. Metal will cook evenly, prevent over-browning, and yield straight edges. Since you're going to butter your baking dish, nonstick isn't necessary, either.

Does it take longer to bake in a glass pan?

Glass slows the flow of heat between the oven's air and your batter, until the glass itself heats up. Then the glass retains heat far longer than metal will. Because of these properties, batter baked in glass often takes longer.

Why does my brownies not cook in the middle?

Brownies also sink in the middle because they weren't baked for long enough. Even when your toothpick comes out almost clean but you start noticing a dent in your brownies, bake them for 4-5 more minutes. These last few minutes do their magic.

Why are my brownies hard on the edges?

Overcooking them is often the result of incorrect oven temperature, which causes these sugary treats to harden around the edges. Treating yourself to warm brownies can make your day infinitely better. If you're in the mood to bake, you can skip the store-bought version and prepare something at home.

Do glass pans bake faster than metal?

Bakes more quickly than metal: If you need to substitute a glass pan for a metal one, you will need to decrease the oven temperature by about 25 degrees to ensure that your baked good does not bake too quickly and burn.

How deep should a brownie pan be?

What size is the perfect brownie pan? You need an 8-inch or 9-inch pan for most standard brownie recipes.

Can I bake brownies on aluminum foil?

Brownies. You can bake brownies in aluminum foil pans. Simply grease your pan with butter and line it with parchment paper as you normally would with a baking tray and bake away. Square aluminum foil trays are perfect for brownies and you won't need extra packaging them when they finish baking.

Can you use glass to bake?

Because glass is an insulator, rather than a conductor, it's slow to heat but, once hot, retains that heat for longer. This can result in uneven baking: By the time the interior is baked through, the exterior is often overcooked, dry, or dark.

Can I bake brownies in a ceramic dish?

Glass and Ceramic Baking Pans

This can cause brownies to overbake, because the pan is stays so hot for so long after you take it out of the oven that it continues to bake the brownies.

Can I use a 9x13 pan instead of 8x8 for brownies?

Adjusting a Recipe for a Different Pan Size

The area of a 8x8 pan on the other hand, is 64 square inches, or close to half that of a 9x13 pan. This means you can scale a recipe down from a 9x13 pan to an 8x8 pan by simply halving the recipe. Conversely, to go from a 8x8 pan to a 9x13 pan, you double the recipe.

What happens if I forgot to grease the brownie pan?

Fail 1: Forgot to Grease and/or Flour the Cake Pan

Kimball has a simple fix -- fill a larger pan with hot water and set your cake pan inside. Let it sit for three minutes, then remove the cake from the pan -- it should come out easily!

What happens if you forget to grease a brownie pan?

What to do if you forgot to spray the brownie pan? While this is a big no-no, don't worry. You can stick the brownie pan inside a larger bowl filled with hot water. Let the brownies sit for a few minutes and try to remove them.

What temperature is Pyrex safe in oven?

Pyrex cookware is meant to withstand baking, but it cannot be trusted for use over 425 degrees. This means that for recipes requiring higher temps you should use metal pans.

Is glass better for baking?

Glass Bakeware

Glass is nonreactive, which means food won't pick up any lingering flavors from a glass baking dish. It also retains heat better than metal bakeware, which is great if you want your casserole to stay warm at the table or on the buffet.