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Springform Pan Size Substitutions - what problems might arise?


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I'd like to try this recipe from Saveur for Hazelnut Sbrisolona. It calls for three 6" Springform pans but I really don't feel like shelling out $35 - $45 for three 6" pans that I may only use once..

The total area of three 6" Springforms is roughly the same as one 9" Springform, other than aesthetics do you foresee any problems doing this?

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The area of a 9" circle is 63.62". The area of a 6" circle is 28.27". I don't get how 3 x 28.27 = 63.62. I've done a lot of research reducing dessert recipes, and although you don't have to be exact, you need to be closer than that.

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33 minutes ago, JAZ said:

The area of a 9" circle is 63.62". The area of a 6" circle is 28.27". I don't get how 3 x 28.27 = 63.62. I've done a lot of research reducing dessert recipes, and although you don't have to be exact, you need to be closer than that.

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It's a crumbly, rustic, cookie-like thing, so I think you're fine to change pan sizes as long as they do have close to equal area.  2/3 of the recipe in a 9" pan maybe? Or just mash it all out on a cookie sheet in either 6" rounds or whatever shapes you like.  I don't think the springform pans are essential, the stuff is not going to rise much and instructions are to break it into pieces anyway. 

 

 

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Agree with pastrygirl; the springform pans aren't essential to the recipe (they probably use it so you can release the sides and get the cookie out more easily); you could probably use a small rectangular (quarter sheet) cookie or brownie pan if you lined it with a foil sling so you can remove the cookie easily.

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On 11/11/2018 at 7:51 AM, JeanneCake said:

Agree with pastrygirl; the springform pans aren't essential to the recipe (they probably use it so you can release the sides and get the cookie out more easily); you could probably use a small rectangular (quarter sheet) cookie or brownie pan if you lined it with a foil sling so you can remove the cookie easily.

But I'd keep a close eye on it as it bakes. With a bigger pan, it might need longer in the oven to get the center done, which could result in the edges getting overbaked, which might imply that you need to reduce the oven temperature. If this is intended for an event, I'd probably try a test run ahead of time, so that if you have issues, you can make adjustments and try again.

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