| Liner | Heat and life | Best for | Downside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment paper | To ~220 °C, single use | Everything — the default liner | A rolling cost; curls until creased |
| Silicone baking mat | To ~250 °C, hundreds of uses | Weekly bakers, caramel and candy | Softer browning; wash-and-store ritual |
| Perforated mesh mat | Airflow version of the mat | Bread and pizza bottoms that crisp | One job; crumbs live in the mesh |
| Greased bare pan | No liner at all | Sturdy bakes, roasting | Scrubbing is the price of nothing |
Silicone Baking Mat or Parchment Paper?
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Parchment for most kitchens — it does everything the mat does plus lining cake pans and wrapping fish, one sheet at a time. The mat's math only works for frequent bakers: reusable hundreds of times, and unbeatable under sticky sugar work.