A culinary brush is a necessary and necessary thing for those who like to bake at home. It is indispensable for coating food products and cookware: baking with egg, cream, sauce, as well as greasing baking trays and pans with oil.
Silicone brush has high strength, moisture resistance. Its color does not change, it always remains a beautiful attribute for the kitchen. Lilac brushes are in great demand. Silicone brushes are not oxidized, easy to clean. Permissible temperatures at which this tool can be used range from -40 to 255 degrees Celsius. The material of the product is non-toxic and odorless.
Description
Brushes come in different sizes. The smaller it is, the lower the price of the product. The most common are the sizes L and S: L = 21.1 * 4.1 * 1.3 cm, S = 17.4 * 3.2 * 1.1 cm. Handles are made of durable and high quality plastic.
The product is odorless. The brush is easy to care for. It is quite simply removed from the handle, but does not fall from it during operation.
There are options for silicone cooking brushes with dispensers that are inserted into glass or plastic containers, usually for oil. Using such a device is simple:
- fill the dispenser with liquid;
- insert the brush, close the vessel with a lid;
- Coat the cooked product or dishes.
This set is compact and easy to use. It takes up little space, the liquid does not spill during operation, nothing drips from the brush and does not run.The following moment is also important: while the brush is not used, the contents of the tank do not have time to weather, dry.
The main disadvantage of silicone brushes are thick villi. They will not allow you to create beautiful and elegant patterns and drawings.
If the brush is used to prepare dishes in the kitchen, without decor, then in this case there are no complaints.
Container brush
If you often have to grease the dishes, then an oil container is considered an indispensable attribute. In the jar from the kit, you can pour any liquid and begin to lubricate the surface of the dishes.
Such a kit is a convenient option for use in everyday life.. However, only clean dishes should be lubricated. The algorithm of actions is simple: remove the brush from the container, grease the bottom, twist the jar and remove the kit. The device may not be washed after each use.
If you lubricate food (meat, fish, vegetables, pancakes and dough), then you need to wash the silicone product after each use. The good news is that you can pour quite a bit of liquid into the jar. You still do not need to think about where to store the kitchen brush - it is always in the container or hanging over the jar.
Features of the pen and brush
Plastic is considered a brittle material. Products from it should not be left near heat sources. He will not serve long in such a case. If you do not need a brush every day, then this option will be considered the most ergonomic and economical.
Some culinary brushes can be disassembled, the bottom part is easily removed from them. This is convenient if, for example, the handle breaks or the fibers wear out - you can easily replace parts with new ones. The removable bristle is easy to clean, it can even be boiled, soaked, and thoroughly cleaned in a dishwasher.
Is it possible to grease a hot pan?
Currently, there are a large number of things that we use for cooking, including greasing pancake pans with butter. We do not think that we can damage the surface of the pan. As a result, we will quickly send this product to metal buyers.
Silicone brushes have been developed for the long-term use of pans, baking trays and other utensils that must be pre-lubricated with oil. They do not scratch the surface of the product, are heat-resistant and always evenly distribute the liquid on the surface of the kitchen utensils, therefore, high-quality and beautiful pastries are obtained.
Such a brush can withstand high temperatures, so it can be lubricated with a hot pan, as well as fresh pastries. In addition, she protects her hands from burns.
I’m glad that such things are strong and durable, they do not fall apart during operation.
Options for painting
There are brushes for painting and modeling pastry. They are thinner than usual, have round or flat bristles, similar to art brushes. They are used for various jewelry. They create drawings on gingerbread, cakes, cookies.
In order to draw small details, it is necessary to use a tool with a beveled edge. Often, of course, brushes with natural bristles are used for such a thing, however, silicone options do not stand still and are actively crowding out their competitors.
You can buy such brushes in specialized stores selling dishes, and supermarkets. The price of these products is attractive, therefore to purchase such a product is a non-cost thing.
Terms of use
Such tools are unpretentious to use. It is important to follow a few simple rules:
- wash without abrasive products;
- with severe impurities it is better to boil in water for 7 minutes;
- do not use rough sponges;
- After washing, wipe the product dry.
So, silicone brushes are characterized by a wide variety of designs, colors and designs. Thanks to the subtle options, you can create beautiful patterns from the glaze. Advanced models are often equipped with hand and bristle extension mechanisms, and some models come immediately with a container.
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