Kitchen Equipment Expert Tests Glass Baking Dishes

In the Equipment Corner, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for 13 by 9-inch glass baking dishes.
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[@veraxis9961]

Nope, nope, nope. I had a modern Pyrex pan explode on me. Never again. Splintered into a million pieces all over my counter (yes, it was dry). There has been a class action lawsuit filed due to this exact thing happening. Pyrex is now being made from regular soda-lime glass rather than the thermal-shock resistant borosilicate glass that was Pyrex's entire claim to fame.

[@ocelotxp]

We still have all our Pyrex from our wedding shower from nearly 15 years ago

[@bipedalbob]

Is there any way to tell them apart, that's the sort of thing you see for cheap at yard sales and second hand stores.

[@veraxis9961]

@@bipedalbob In my experience, the new stuff has a slight bluish tint in the glass when you look at the edges, whereas the vintage stuff is much more clear with only a very faint yellow or greenish tint, but that is by no means definitive. I believe there are also guides on reading the markings on the bottom, but even then I'm not sure that it is an exact science.

[@bipedalbob]

@@veraxis9961 thankyou for the reply, got curious my self and goggled it And wholly crap, every last thing you could want to know about Pyrex glass Ware.

[@cyoohoos]

Veraxis had one shatter on me almost 30 years ago

[@KendallCavanaugh]

I'm just about to revamp my kitchen supplies. This was super helpful...

[@kenroman777]

ATK you are doing a great diservice to the public by not telling them that PYREX is not made of the thermal tolerant borosilicate glass but of the much more temperature labile soda lime.

[@dcwatashi]

These people live a sheltered life. They are not the best on the planet for reviews

[@sosad9381]

I'm looking for a good lasagna pan any suggestions? There's so many choices

[@digitallocations1423]

@@sosad9381 Make sure it says borosilicate, not boro plus. You can try a Korean brand called lock&lock or O Cuisine made in France. Pyrex made in France is also still made of borosilicate. I just bought a pyrex measuring jug made in France and the label says it's made of borosilicate not soda lime. If you buy from amazon, don't buy marinex. Some of it is only made of 5% boron instead of 11%. You won't know it until it's delivered and it says boroplus on the label instead of borosilicate.

[@robsutherland5744]

Please tell people about American made pyrex glassware exploding.

[@theallseeingmaster]

That is because Pyrex is no longer a particular product made by Corning but a brand name manufactured with grossly inferior product results. My Pyrex is older than me; inherited from my mother.

[@robsutherland5744]

@@theallseeingmaster thanks for your reply

[@axeavier]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6rLlYCXZs6ega8 just look at consumer reports

[@shannoncollins37]

The glass we shattered if you go from a hot oven to a cold surface . Yes it has happened to me hot oven to a Grant counter top 😳

[@kathyobrien1063]

@@theallseeingmaster OH! Me also! I have my Grand's Pyrex!

[@hollym5873]

Great program. Thanks

[@gigidodson]

You can never have too many pyrex 11x13 glass pans. I love them.

[@TanyaP822]

Thank u needed this..

[@WaterburnerActual]

Now that I'm going to havta try to recreate the best prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners alone now, it's a given that I'll need the best cookware a man would use, without breaking the bank. Amazon may get a order today, if they have it! Thank y'all very kindly for your informative and entertaining channel. 💜

[@Globalfoodbook1]

They look really nice. Cheers

[@lordgarion514]

The problem with Pyrex is they stopped making it with Pyrex. MUCH easier to break. And they didn't even drop the price when they went to cheaper materials...... They just double screwed their customers.

[@axeavier]

not sure what you mean since pyrex is a brand, not a material They were either made out of soda lime or borosillicate

[@axeavier]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6rLlYCXZs6ega8 just look at that but tl;dr simply don't put it on a cold surface and you'll be fine

[@lordgarion514]

@@axeavier Pyrex is their company name, AND it's ALSO the name the company gave to it's borosilicate glass.

[@lordgarion514]

@@axeavier Actually, if you check around the net, you'll see the cheaper soda glass has a tendency to crack in the oven from time to time. The old borosilicate glass basically never did that in the oven. Much tougher.

[@lordgarion514]

@@axeavier Py·rex noun TRADEMARK a hard heat-resistant type of glass, typically used for ovenware. "a set of Pyrex dishes"

[@taylorqueensbury170]

I use my glass dishes for everything. They go in the dishwasher. That is a requirement.

[@Gidget13mwa]

Believe it or not, I had an 8x8 Le Creuset that exploded in the oven just at 350 degrees. They were nice enough to replace it. I’ve also had Pyrex do the same at 350 degrees too!

[@veraxis9961]

Same, I had that exact Pyrex 13x9 from the video shatter on my countertop when I stuck a butterknife into some still-vaguely-hot brownies.

[@jamesjfisk4968]

We used to have those Corelle glass dishes that were said to be shatterproof too. Shatter resistant maybe, but when they broke, they really shattered. I dropped one on my foot and had to get stitches.

[@charlihi9163]

We have the corelle dishes too. Have literally gone to get on out of a cabinet to use or out of the dishwasher to put away, and had it break in half, so that one half was in your hand and the other half where it was originally.

[@aliceschadewald4995]

Love this dish...let us know which come with lids, please

[@kevinbaker6168]

I buy Anchor Hocking and Pyrex brand bakeware and have never been disappointed in either one. My only issue has been that some of them seem to become slightly more fragile with age.

[@TheBestNameEver36]

Yes! I already owned the winner.

[@madthumbs1564]

The winner has safety issues (shattering). kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6rLlYCXZs6ega8

[@TheBestNameEver36]

mad thumbs I had another one of pyrex's products explode on me.. a smaller container.

[@jamesjfisk4968]

@@madthumbs1564 Yeah, Pyrex bowls used to be made of borosilicate glass, which was very resistant to thermal shock. Nowadays, Pyrex is made of soda-lime glass, which is very inexpensive. Pyrex is no longer made by the original manufacturer either so it's essentially a brand name now, and not an actual material. It won't shatter if you're careful not to change the temperature too quickly. It doesn't claim to be broiler safe, but it really ought to have a warning for other situations too imo.

[@mimisgirls1]

Here in California, they retail for almost $15.00!! The newer bakeware isn't the same quality anyway, so look for older versions at thrift stores. I have several, and also the wonderful Corning Ware. Very expensive online, so its worth the time to hunt for them at thrift stores.

[@stevenk6638]

That one with the pony tail is my baking dish !

[@taiiat0]

what about the thin edges of those through-hole handles? seems like a problematic weak point to me.

[@honorineuwicyubahiro9461]

Can you put a glass baking dish in a gas oven? if so how do you manage the temperature

[@charleshetrick3152]

But also also can we please move residential under counter nugget ice machines to the top of the gear ring list? Aaaan Pietro’s Pizza dough recipe?

[@ianscianablo8507]

How long & what temp for a yellow buttermilk cake to bake in oven?

[@KiaraDex]

Decided to buy some smaller ones as I have a 13x9 and 9x6. One came with a lid. I thew out all my mettle backing dishes

[@876dudette]

Heard the prices and checked the year 😅

[@MsBonnie7777]

I have an 8 x 8 Pyrex I have been using until the oven with no problems but I am worried. There is plenty of vintage PYREX for sale on eBay that may be a good option.

[@lilysnana1955]

Breaking Pyrex is not really a recent issue. My mom taught me in the '60s to NEVER pour boiling water into a glass measuring cup without a hot pad underneath it to "absorb the heat and keep it from breaking." Also, when removing from the oven, put the dish on a hot pad or placemat on the counter for the same reason. I have only ever had one break and it was because I tried to use it on the stovetop as a newlywed. She didn't warn me about that; afterall it says so right on the dish! I have three in my cupboard now: the replacement 9x13 from 1980, 8x8 blue one (when were those sold?) and an 11x7 purchased in the early 2010s. They all have been great, but I treat them with respect.

[@chrissmarie455]

Exactly I think people don’t understand what thermal shock is when working with glass bakewear

[@AmityDawn]

Pyrex isn’t what it used to be. I used to blow glass so I know a bit about it. I just had a Pyrex explode in a 275 oven after being in thee for 15 minutes. The only way that would happen is if they switched from boro to a soda-lime glass. I’d use extreme caution when using any Pyrex manufactured after 2003 or so.

[@gnewman18]

Wish they’d do a shatter test with temp differences or drops.. also compare Duralex with Pyrex..

[@andrewilson7538]

Love me some Ms Bridgette.👩‍🍳😊

[@brujalinda]

I have a bread glass pan I bought at the thrift store for 4 dollars the other one I bought for 14 at century’s 21 with a lid can’t go wrong

[@ericphelps1796]

I have some visionware cookware Question how to keep tomato soup from sticking To the bottom of the pot❓

[@bigneilh]

The dish is $15 at target overnight seemingly and unavailable on amazon.

[@all-gone]

The power of online viewing. It doesn’t hurt us all being home under quarantine!

[@nirzaberry5141]

I found that out as well. I wonder if its planned

[@stateniland]

they are on Amazon now

[@55dennie]

$7.29!! I wish!! $19 and change is the cheapest on Amazon!!

[@paulferro338]

Shop around on Amazon. The products they review suffer price spikes after they post a review. The linked one is the worst.

[@drthmik]

*WHAT?!?!* You mean that a virus shutting down almost every economy on earth has resulted in prices FLUCTUATING????

[@MrDoakleaf]

It also depends on if there is a lid. My local Target has them for $11 no lid or $14 w/ lid. You should shop around. Amazon doesn't always have the best price.

[@ohPokey]

Dennie Suchman try your local grocery store, that’s where I got mine.

[@christianhansen3292]

12.98 walmart

[@davestelling]

Just now ordered the winner from Amazon, and w/ a plastic lid; $21.00. A kitchen staple, for sure...

[@NextExiter]

The ones with the big handles don't fit in my oven.

[@MzK56]

A lid is a plus

[@2goridefree]

doesn't pyrex say it cannot exceed 400 degrees and some are known to actually explode?

[@dcwatashi]

Rick S Barnes that’s what some of the people are saying in the comments

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Bought one set at Walmart, I didn't realize one the lids was cracked. The Pyrex company sent me a replacement lid no charge.

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Not at all a fan of Pyrex anything. My preferred baking dishes (ceramic) are Emile Henri, expensive yes but no stick, easy clean up and even baking. I’ve had them many years and yet they still look and perform as if they are new. Well worth the money spent for something that will last for many many years.

[@dcwatashi]

Lynn Steiner I just googled them and they are spelling the last name as Henry. Once I am allowed to start working again, I might look into buying one of these thank you

[@kenroman777]

Lynn.. I can understand that however the original Pyrex was fabulous we used Pyrex in the laboratory under a Bunsen burner which got thousands of degrees hot does soda lime garbage that they have now I might pay people to take it away

[@dcwatashi]

Ken Roman So many companies cutting corners these days. That’s why I want to save up and just get one casserole dish or one Dutch oven of high-quality. I can eat macaroni and cheese for a few months🤪😅😂🤣

[@krilin31]

@@dcwatashi buy once cry once :)

[@dcwatashi]

@@krilin31 not planning on buying the Pyrex

[@SuperPussyFinger]

How can you ever go wrong with Pyrex?

[@semco72057]

That is a cheap price for the winning Pyrex baking dish and I would pay that price easily and be glad to have it and the handle size does matters.

[@tom5043]

New pyrex is made with soda lime glass not borosilicate which means it can shatter and go flying causing injury. I am surprised this important fact was not mentioned in this test.

[@LorienDrechsler]

And what were the other contenders? Was there a runner-up? Besides handles, was there ANY thing else that the testers didn't like, price, weight, etc? I feel like the is yet another ATK commercial sponsored by PYREX.

[@miniair]

Watch the other video with Lisa where they actually talk about the testing and product

[@jamesjfisk4968]

Yet another??? They are never ever compensated by any company whose products they test.

[@littlehuey5679]

Why have my newer Pyrex baking pans cracked and my old ones are still going strong ?

[@digitallocations1423]

Because the new ones are made of soda lime and the old ones are made of borosilicate.

[@mmanda515]

Thought I was having deja vu... A repost of an already existing video? Oh, & as both a long-time viewer AND consumer, please be sure to properly disclose (above the link) your Amazon AFFILIATE link. Stating what it is & also, that you will receive commission based on any purchases we make using it. Stay safe & be well. #FTC

[@maremacd]

Scared to use glass.

[@gsb3873]

same here with pyrex exploding in my oven last week, what the heck!

[@monserratepaganjr6901]

too short where are the other ones

[@haydenlloyd3377]

I have a Pyrex Basics set. They are a bit lighter to carry, comparably, to a few other brand & models I have owned & used. The Pyrex Basic’s set cooks a little faster since it is a little thinner & lighter. Their sized handles are perfectly fine for me to grab. I don’t like the super big handles; I haven’t for decades. Think about your kids. I’ve cooked with my mom & 2 older sisters since I was 9-10 years old. The lighter pans are better for kids to try to carry around. Today, the big, heavy, bulky pans are harder to manipulate & carry around everywhere in my apartment. After 50 years of home cooking, I like the lighter ones. I’m a quite sturdy man, but I still like the lightness of weight.

[@stateniland]

Glass , Ceramic or enameled ??

[@williemal3058]

My Pyrex is all over 50 years old. Guess I don't need to worry about it exploding.

[@LS-gv7pn]

All of mine is from the fifty's sixty's , still look near new

[@ilovegoodsax]

I have several pieces all bought in the 1980s, and all look as if they were purchased last week. I would not think of buying today's cheaply made Pyrex.

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

I would tell you folks a glass baking dish joke... *but you would see right through it!*

[@christianhansen3292]

no it is 12.98 at walmart quoted wrong price. maybe 2 dollars less at target but last target i went to didnt have much of a kitchen department.

[@dcwatashi]

Chris Hansen I would like to know when this video was really filmed because they aren’t wearing masks what happened to social distancing? What happened to stay at home orders? What happened to essential businesses this is not an essential business

[@Nitrol-xq2bw]

Hello!! :)))

[@andrewdavids]

Anchor Hocking is SO much better than the fake Corning pyrex, a few bucks more but well worth it!!

[@veraxis9961]

Unfortunately, the Anchor Hocking isn't made of borosilicate glass, either.

[@andrewdavids]

@@veraxis9961 perhaps, but at least they don't explode! hahaha...

[@veraxis9961]

@@andrewdavids Fair enough, lol. At least, I don't hear about Anchor Hocking owners mention it as much, but I don't know what percentage of the market share own Pyrex vs. Anchor Hocking.

[@jamesjfisk4968]

@@andrewdavids They actually do explode. According to Consumer Affairs, which often posts reviews about these particular goods, the two top brands of glass cookware in the U.S., both Pyrex and Anchor Hocking have drawn nearly 1,600 reports of unexpected breakage, largely accounts of these dishes spontaneously shattering.

[@dtopa7524]

What about ceramic baking dishes? Test should have been on the category itself.

[@ginaneely1147]

I just have to know, is lasagna not a casserole?

[@timtriolo]

Ummm, Pyrex is not borosilicate glass, and therefor cannot go freezer to oven. A much BETTER choice would be Simax. This review was really disappointing, especially coming from America's Test Kitchen. Lately, they just haven't been doing their homework.

[@lindachandler2293]

I'm sorry. I don't trust the big glass handled ones. Rarely do I see the ones with handles at a yard sale, so that's good, but if I do there are cracks where they join to the dish.

[@InfoBabe]

You really should address the difference between PYREX and pyrex (USA) and how the old PYREX still used in Europe is much better than pyrex and does not shatter!

[@stephenkormanyos766]

Glass is an insulator from heat and as such has little role in the baking of everything that readily comes to mind that one would use a baking pan for. While one certainly can see the poorly browned sides of a casserole while still baking in glass, the final results are are far inferior to the same dish baked in enameled cast iron or high quality densely pressed ceramic.

[@sosad9381]

I've heard some of them have lead in them have you heard that?

[@digitallocations1423]

@@sosad9381 Ceramic or glass?

[@digitallocations1423]

@@sosad9381 Ceramic or glass?

[@digitallocations1423]

I'd like to use ceramic, but can't find many good ones in the right sizes. Always too small.

[@sosad9381]

@@digitallocations1423 I heard ceramic has the lead in the glaze or clay. I Googled it and a lot comes up so I don't know what to trust

[@33rdGemini]

Gee, wonder what we did before the pyrex easy grab *eye roll* humanity is just despicable

[@morehn]

Pyrex does not bake good well. Better than aluminum pans but not great. I use stoneware.

[@tayoomotowa7734]

me happy my mom bought all the Pyrex shi-...shiz before they changed ze recipë

[@koko-rl9zm]

$7.99 ? That's very funny, good joke!

[@wildshadowstar]

From my experience, Pyrex and Corningware are the top two names in glass dishware, especially bakeware.

[@dcwatashi]

Rebekah Spears apparently not anymore. Someone said there is a class action suit against Pyrex because their Glass bakeware is made out of the material that likes to explode in the oven. Someone mentioned a company called Emile Henry just try googling them and then do some research on their products apparently it is of better quality

[@jackdorsey4734]

Hello' pleased tell me way I haft to pay 4 your recipes when food network & Ken Rollins provide them free you have lost a long time viewer

[@miniair]

Better videos when the gear heads do it.

[@cgourin]

funny the dish would be called a casserole when in french it would mean saucepan, definitely not exclusive to do sauces by the way. The french would call that dish a "plat" literally "flat".

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Frankly, I don't give a single schaitt what the French have to say about anything. Especially lexicography.

[@cgourin]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 and yet i got you to read about it so it's all good and fun, bonne appétit.

[@nataliesweatland4283]

I’m glad you said Pyrex. Anything else and you would have lost a subscriber

[@digitallocations1423]

Pyrex has changed.

[@tammcphail1995]

I’ll see you later, what’s the lesbian angle, are those 2 a couple?

[@jamesjfisk4968]

It's a joke. Bridget doesn't let many chances to wisecrack get by her.

[@dkh1020]

Really, this video is a snoozer and offers no value what so ever. What's next, a pot holder or toothpick review?

[@jamesjfisk4968]

I haven't seen toothpicks, but they've done oven mitts a few times.

[@vodkasama5503]

What's the point of the chefs in the background??? They look so awkward and stiff. You can tell they are terrible actors.

[@mabeljoe4305]

Borosilicate Pyrex vs Sodalime Pyrex kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJzbhaekhax7idE