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Nordic Ware

Nordic Ware Naturals Insulated Baking Sheet

  • 13 x 16 inch baking surface
  • 14.2 x 16.1 x 1 inch exterior
  • Two aluminum layers with an air cushion between
  • Uncoated natural aluminum, chemical free
  • 1.6 pounds
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Made in America of domestic and imported materials

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A double layer aluminum sheet for bakers whose ovens burn cookie bottoms. It has no nonstick coating and favors gentle browning over a dark, crisp base.

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ASIN: B016LIWB1KCategory: Baking & Cookie Sheets

Overview

A cushion of air trapped between two layers of natural aluminum is what sets the Nordic Ware Naturals insulated baking sheet apart. The air gap slows heat reaching the pan surface, so cookie bottoms and pizza crusts brown more gently, especially in ovens with hot spots.

Gentler bottom browning is the reason to choose it, and it helps most in an oven that runs hot in places. The surface is bare aluminum with no nonstick coating, and the insulation is aimed at soft, even color, not deep crisping.

Who it's for

Cookie batches and frozen pizza in an oven with hot spots are where the double wall earns its place. Cooks after deep browning or a coated pan should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Air gap tempers bottom browning
  • Uncoated, chemical free aluminum
  • Large usable baking surface
  • Made in America
Cons
  • No nonstick coating
  • Maximum oven temperature not listed
  • Insulation limits crisp, dark bottoms

Performance notes

The trapped air layer slows heat moving from the rack into the food, which evens out browning when the oven element cycles hot. Bare aluminum spreads heat across the surface. The same insulation means bottoms stay paler, so a deeply crisp base is harder to get.

Specifications

BrandNordic Ware
Dimensions & fit
Item weight1.6 pounds
Cooking surface dimensions13 x 16 inches
Pan exterior dimensions14.2 x 16.1 x 1 inches
Construction & materials
Material TypeNatural aluminum, two layers with air insulation
CoatingUncoated
ColorNatural
Material Type FreeChemical free
Warranty & support
Manufacturer Warranty DescriptionLifetime warranty
Other details
Number of Items1
Country of originUSA, domestic and imported materials

Frequently asked questions

Will the Nordic Ware insulated baking sheet fit in my oven?

The pan measures 14.2 x 16.1 x 1 inches outside. Check that your oven rack has room for that footprint with some space around it.

Is the Nordic Ware Naturals insulated sheet nonstick?

No. It is uncoated natural aluminum.

Why does the Nordic Ware sheet have two layers?

A cushion of air between two aluminum layers protects against over-browned cookie bottoms and overdone pizza crusts, especially in ovens with hot spots.

Where is the Nordic Ware Naturals baking sheet made?

It is made in America of domestic and imported materials.