Buying guide
Baking Trays and Bun Tins: What You Need
Flat baking sheets, deep trays and bun tins: which to own for biscuits, scones and mince pies.
Most home baking needs just a few trays: a flat sheet for biscuits and scones, a deeper tray for traybakes and roasting, and a bun tin for small bakes.
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Types
| Tray | Use |
|---|---|
| Flat baking sheet (no or low rim) | Biscuits, scones, bread rolls: easy to slide bakes off |
| Rimmed baking tray | Roasting vegetables, traybakes, anything that might run |
| Bun (patty) tin | Mince pies, jam tarts, fairy cakes |
| Muffin tin | Deeper cups for muffins and Yorkshire puddings |
Look for
- Heavy gauge, so it doesn't warp or "ping" in a hot oven.
- A size that fits your oven with a little space around it for air to circulate.
- Light-coloured metal browns more gently than dark, useful for biscuits.
Tip
Line flat trays with baking paper or a reusable liner for easy release and cleaning.
How we choose
BeneRecipes compares tools using manufacturer specifications and retailer listings. We have not tested these products ourselves and don't publish star ratings. We explain which type suits which cook and why.
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