What should I look for when I purchase a springform fan?
Springform pans, like most bakeware, are constructed out of a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, tinned steel, and, less commonly, aluminum. Be sure to pick a pan that is darker in color as these will distribute and absorb the heat far more efficiently. If you’ll be baking both cakes and pies, be sure to get one with both a flat and dimpled bottom. Flat bottoms work best for cakes while dimpled ones are ideal for crumb crusts. Either way, make sure the sides and base fit snugly together when the spring is clamped.
