Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat Extra Large with Measurements 28''By 20'' for Silicone Baking Mat, Counter, Dough Rolling, Oven Liner,Fondant/Pie Crust By Folksy Super Kitchen Red

I like this mat and accept its few shortcomings without reservations. The size is just right for all my projects and needs (mainly 6"-8"-9"-10" pies and cakes, breads, cookies, pastries). Think of a bigger one if your projects and table are bigger than mine 🙂. The mat has inch markings on the left/bottom side to satisfy a local baker (as well as centimeters on the top/right to indulge a European or Japanese expat who hasn't gotten acclimated to customary measurements or recipes yet), which allow to effectively measure rolled dough rectangles on the fly. The circular marks in the center of the mat (in inches only) make rolling out a properly sized round pie crust an easy task too. Basic care instructions in the top left corner are kind of common sense but it doesn't hurt to unobtrusively get reminded about risks what you can easily avoid.This is the second mat I bought (the first one was carefully placed god-knows-where in the storage while moving, and must still be there). Even though the mat is claimed to be thicker than competition, I would caution you to be gentle with the edges - I remember that I accidentally made a small tear on my old mat by abruptly pulling a side that was hanging off the table (purely cosmetic and the mat was still fully functional after that).This silicon is pleasant to the touch and washes well - since I hand wash, I fold it in half to fit in the sink (without putting any pressure on the bend) and rinse it with cold water from residue flours first, then wipe gently with a soft sponge and mild dish soap, then reverse the bend and wipe the other side, rinse, shake. It's almost dry by then, but you can dry remaining water drops with a clean cloth towel (as paper ones may leave lint). Roll, tie and store.It is too big for my baking needs and I never intended to use it this way for I have baking mats in different sizes fit just for that. Even though I disagree with some measurement conversions in the bottom right corner (for instance, I would use 125g for 1cup of all-purpose flour, and 200g for 1cup of sugar in my recipes), this does not diminish my love for the mat, not a tiny bit.It just gives me that pleasant vibe of a product where quality meats the price at a rare "just right" mark, you know?

Measure carefully which size you need and I suggest going up a mat size if you can and if the size will fit in your oven. Working with pastry and bread can be a messy affair. I have tiled marble counters with grouting and was tired of the worry and fuss of cleaning the grout gaps as well as the wear and tear on the marble. Purchased the 36 x 24 inches to cover a large work surface which will also double as a mat for food prep to protect my counters ***while using a cutting board*** (do NOT cut on the mat directly with a knife EVER). Good value, great mat that does everything I need it to do and excellent quality. It arrived folded (which was odd as it specifically says not to fold) with a robust elastic band to roll it up and store it away. It is strong, conveniently easy to grab and unroll and was sized as expected. I purchased the red bordered mat and would have preferred a gray with black border, but not available. Has handy volumetric conversions from grams to ounces, is usable in the oven up to 240C 470F but the size I bought definitely will not fit in my oven, it's more for working with dough and pastry. I have another one I use for my oven. Would purchase again and recommend this item.

I bought this mat Dec 16, 2022. This mat is by far one of the best purchases I have made off of Amazon. The mat is super easy to use. It has terrific grip and stays in place while rolling out basically anything you are making. I have made tons of different types of dough on this mat. The measuring rings are perfect for pizza crusts, pie crusts, biscuits etc. My mat still looks brand new. There is not even a scratch on it. I highly suggest to never use sharp knives or dough cutters on it. Make sure to always wipe off when done. After I am done with my mat I take a dry paper towel and wipe off whatever I can. If I was only using flour it’s usually clean and I roll up and store. If I was using sticky fillings or meat fillings I take the extra step and sponge off with soapy water, pat dry, then let it sit for 10ish minutes, roll up and store. If you have a home that is small and do not have a place to roll dough, this mat is the only mat for you. You can even put boards on your floor then this mat and roll out dough. This mat would be perfect for school projects, especially if making or playing with play dough. This is a perfect holiday gift for any of your baker friends. I frequently link this mat to my friends and family who are in search of a mat. I would love to try out some of the other sizes to see how it compares to the xxl. The mat is huge but that is okay. On my small countertop I let it go up the side wall so that way I don’t get flour everywhere. It’s so sturdy and never falls down. I can fully let it down on my island no problem. This mat is for every household big or small. You don’t need to do anymore research if you are reading this review. I am an avid researcher and I take time to figure out best options. Again, this is one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon. You can’t beat the durability of this mat with anyone else.