Bluestar 36' range - are you baking with a full sheet pan?

14 years ago

Calling out to all those Bluestar 36" range owners out there. I know the oven is able to fit a full sheet pan, but when I saw this in the showroom, it looked pretty cramped. For people who bake, are you using a full sheet pan or half sheet pan? If a full sheet pan, do you find that the air is still able to circulate enough to provide pretty even cooking?

We're so close to getting the range hooked up, and I'm hoping a visit to the restaurant supply store is in the works for this weekend. Not sure if I should spring for some full sheet pans while I'm there!

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antiquesilver

14 years ago

Like almost everyone above said, the whole sheet pans are unweildy to clean, heavy when loaded, & unless you have a huge amount of counter space, finding a landing spot can be a problem. IMO half sheets are much more useful but it's good to have at least 1 full sheet for the unexpected situation. I do appreciate the fact that my oven (not a BS but an older DCS) is large enough to fit 2 half sheets on one rack so I don't consider it an advertising gimmick.

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sfjeff
14 years ago
We've got both, but generally bake on the half sheets. A lot of it is due to the full sheets just being unwieldy in a home kitchen, mainly when it comes to clean up. That said, we do have probably 2 full (9002), 6 half (5303), and 6 quarter (5220) sheets that get a lot of use. I prefer the 18 ga full sheets (9002) to the less-expensive 19 ga ones (9003). We've got one of the super-heavy half sheets (5314) as well. I definitely like the Lincoln over the imports.

We use the full sheets quite often with cooling racks for completed goods, or for draining fried foods. As I recall the full sheets are only around $10 each. I like the Volrath racks for their better welds and smoother edges, but the imports aren't bad.
sharff
14 years ago
We've got a 30" RNB with the convection fan at the back of the oven.

I use a full sheet pan to bake rolls and bagels with - no more having to bake with two racks. I also bought a perforated full sheet pan and it's turned out to be my favorite -why I don't know (all Lincoln brand).

As the other poster mentioned washing a full sheet pan is a project. We put in a huge single bowl sink and every time I have to wash a full sheet pan I think about taking it into the back yard and turning the hose on it.

Handling a hot full sheet pan is my other issue. When it comes out of the oven it covers our entire 30" range top. I need to plan where to set it if there's other cooking going on in the kitchen - a hot full sheet pan loaded with bread rolls can be heavy.

It is worth having - one of the benefits of having the big Blue Star oven - but don't buy a dozen full sheet pans until you're sure they'll work for you in your kitchen.

Al
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skoo
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14 years ago
Thanks! I was also looking at getting Lincoln pans.

sfjeff, I'm guessing by your screen name that you're in the bay area? Do you have a favorite local retailer? I was going to hit up the East Bay restaurant supply, but I'm open to other suggestions if you have them.
sfjeff
14 years ago
EBRS is my choice for premium equipment. Kamei on Clement Street for Asian imports and the like. I'll grudgingly to to Economy if EBRS doesn't have what I need.
fall
14 years ago
In my opinion, the full sheet is a sales gimmick, most people do not have or or full sheets. They are too big for storage and for cleaning. Some people make a big deal about how great full sheets are...but I do not see it.
johnnytugs1
14 years ago
fall do you have any children? i have used 3 full sheets in the 30" oven of my 48" American Range as well as the gagillion cup,cupcake sheet. they work great for the "daddy i forgot i have to bring in cookies or cupcakes to class tomorrow" at 10pm and in no time i'm done. then wifey washes them in the morning and puts them in the pantry for easy storage.
john
tom_p_pa
14 years ago
Those situations are few and far between, if ever. I have kids and use small sheets and never had to cook at 10pm. So the full sheet / half sheet is just the "stick" of the full sheet ovens.
Brad Simmons
last year
they also make 2/3 pans as well...

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