The Best Pastry Mats

Folksy Super Kitchen Silicone Pastry Baking Mat

The All-Star

This durable silicone pastry mat features handy measurement tools and plenty of space to accommodate all your baking needs.

Best Overall

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Silicone pastry mats are versatile by nature. You can use them like baking sheets for rolling dough or even for covering food. Folksy Super Kitchen’s pastry mat takes it further by providing measurement markings — inches marked around the border, weight conversions in the bottom right-hand corner, and so on. It’s made of food-grade silicone and reinforced fiberglass, and the mat has just the right amount of heft to it. The mat stays put on your work surface without wrinkling or moving, making it a prep-centric option that’s particularly ideal for rolling out pie crusts and pizza dough without the mess.

Pros:

• Large size is ideal for a variety of baked goods
• Measurements are convenient and easy to read
• Dishwasher-safe

Cons:

• Doesn’t fit into a cookie sheet for convenient baking

Greenrain Silicone Pastry Baking Mat

Easy and Breezy

This thin mat is lightweight and easy to handle.

Easiest to Store

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Greenrain’s pastry mat is ideal for those who want a lightweight, minimalist option that’s easy to tuck away when not in use. The food-grade silicone and glass fiber mat is soft and flexible, without the thickness of other silicone mats. It’s easy to roll up or even fold away, which is notable — many silicone mats are too thick to fold neatly. We like that the measurement markings around the mat are about an inch away from the edge so that you don’t have to bring your dough to the very edge of the mat and risk dirtying your kitchen surface. If you’re pressed for space, this mat has all the features of a reliable silicone mat, with extremely convenient storage potential.

Pros:

• We like that the mat has all the instructions and need-to-know care info printed right on it
• Large, roomy size without having to worry about how to store it
• Dishwasher-safe — place on the top rack only

Cons:

• Might be too thin for those who want something more substantial

Kitzini Store Silicone Pastry Mat

Room to Spare

There's no need to worry about running out of space for that extra-large pie with this mat.

Best for Large Pastries

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Kitzini’s pastry mat is clearly for serious bakers. It features exceptionally detailed measurements, including inches and centimeters, and even candy-making temperatures. It’s made from BPA-free food-grade silicone and reinforced with fiberglass for a thick, sturdy feel. It sticks to your work surfaces and is ideal for rolling out bulk pieces of dough. Kitzini is known for making high-quality pastry mats, and this extra-large, extra-detailed version shines.

Pros:

• Go for this mat if you want exact baking; the grid pattern ensures everything is the perfect shape and size
• Oven-safe temperatures conveniently marked on the mat
• Dishwasher-safe

Cons:

• Size might be too large or inconvenient for some

Zulay Kitchen Silicone Baking Mat

The Perfect Pair

For those who want plain pastry mats that are also useful for multiple rounds of baking, go for this pack.

Most Versatile

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Two are better than one when it comes to Zulay’s baking mats. They’re made to fit into a cookie sheet, making them an excellent choice for the everyday baker. Made of food-grade silicone, they’re nonstick and work well for everything from cookies to pizza. If you want to use these for rolling dough, you can place them next to each other for a larger surface area. If you’re someone who prefers a minimal look or finds the measurement markings on other silicone mats distracting, Zulay’s durable and straightforward mat is your best bet.

Pros:

• Comes in a variety of colors, so pick what matches your kitchen aesthetic
• The trimmed corners make the mats easier to lift and transfer
• Dishwasher-safe

Cons:

• No measurement markings

Renook Silicone Baking Mats

Always Just Right

It's hard to beat the variety in this set of silicone baking mats.

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Bakers, rejoice — thanks to Renook, there’s now a silicone mat for every pan you own. Standard baking mats typically come in rectangles, but Renook had the great idea of making them in different shapes and sizes. And what a relief — the round mat saves us the trouble of cutting out circles of parchment paper to line our cake pans with every time. The mats are made of food-grade silicone with a fiberglass core and are non-toxic and BPA-free. They feel substantial and durable, and you really can’t beat the variety here.

Pros:

• Includes a variety of convenient mat sizes as well as an oil brush
• The trimmed edges on the square and rectangular mats make lifting them out of trays easy
• Dishwasher-safe

Cons:

• The sheer number of mats mean this set isn’t ideal if you don’t bake often

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some pros of using silicone baking mats?

Besides being sustainable, a food-grade nonstick silicone mat transfers heat evenly, makes for easy cleanup, and can reduce your use of cooking sprays, aluminum foil, etc. They’re also easy to clean and odor-resistant, so you can bake your chocolate chip cookies on your mat after you’ve used it for your pork chops — make sure to wash the mat in between, of course.

Can I use this as an alternative cutting board?

We don’t recommend it. Using your knives — or even pastry cutters — may cause nicks and cuts that can ruin your perfectly good mat. Stick to the cutting board for now.