USA Pan Bakeware Aluminzed Steel 5-Piece Set Half, Cookie Sheet, Loaf, Square, Round Cake Pan

The first thing to say about this bakeware is it's not cheap. Having said that if you buy in the 6-piece set it brings the price per piece down considerably. I decided to buy new bakeware some time ago, my old bakeware had was a mixture of inherited pieces and various bits I had picked up over the years. This time I wanted to buy a quality product that would last me for a long time. After much reading of reviews, I decided on the U.S.A Pan product. My main requirements were, it must be heavy gauge in order to prevent warping, provide for even cooking, and be easy care. Having used this product for the last few months I am convinced I made the right choice. This product comes with a reassuring heft that gives you confidence it will not warp under high temperature. While you cannot clean in the dishwasher, the cleanup is so easy to do this should not be a problem. Most residue comes off with a simple wipe. The only problem I have found is that some bits can get stuck right in the corners and can be tricky to get out. It also does not take up much storage space, with the square pan and loaf pan fitting nicely inside the rectangular pan (see pic). To top it all off its even made in the U.S.Pros - Heavy gauge steel means no warping. - Silicone non-stick surface cleans up really easy. - Nice even baking results. - Made in the U.S.A. Cons - Not really sure it's got any, maybe too pricey for some.

Have only used a couple of the pans so far (had less than a week). So I'm posting my initial thoughts and will update when I've really put these to use.My initial reaction is that these are heavy (seriously, the box weighed a ton) and sturdy and I love that they are made here in the USA.So far, I've made muffins, cookies, and meatloaf. Muffin tin and cookie sheet are amazing. Baked evenly and a bit quicker than my cheap pans. Glad I was keeping a close eye out. Both came out clean and clean up was a breeze. No warping on the cookie sheet, but only baked for 10 minutes.The real shining star is the loaf pan. We use venison for meatloaf, so there's really no fat to keep things from sticking and the sauce tends to leave burnt on bits on my old pans that is incredibly difficult to remove. But the meatloaf came out clean and the caramelized/burnt sauce wiped right off with a wet soapy rag. Again, the meatloaf baked evenly, albeit a bit faster than in the old pans, and was moist and delicious. I'll definitely order another loaf pan just because one pan worth is not enough for the family, but I didn't want to order another until I knew for sure that it would live up to reviews.If these continue to surpass my expectations, I believe I'll be giving these as Christmas gifts to a few people who enjoy baking in the family.

UPDATE: The company quickly, very quickly, replaced the damaged pieces and they are excellent! I couldn't be happier with this purchase, the customer service and quality of the product. I'm very happy to change my rating to FIVE STARS all the way!Original review: I received my USA PAN 5 piece set today. The pans appear to be exceptionally well made and probably the best pans that I have ever owned. I inspected each pan as I removed them from the packaging and washed them for use. The round cake pan, the square cake pan and the loaf pan each arrived in a condition that you would expect of a brand new product. The cookie sheet and the half sheet pans, however, are damaged and do not meet my expectations. The attached photos show that the lower left hand side of the cookie sheet is damaged and has a sharp edge on the corner. The upper left hand corner is also damaged and has a significant scratch. Photos also show the half sheet has a stain or run in the middle of the pan that I was unable to remove by hand washing as recommended.I DO NOT want to return all five pieces, but would like to have the cookie sheet and half sheet replaced.3 of 5 stars overall today, but I hope that I can update this review. Definitely 5 stars across the board if I receive satisfactory replacements.

Since I bought this initial USA Pan set, I have added and added to it - and I’m not much of a baker! I use the sheet pans for roasting and the loaf pan for meatloaf. But I do also bake sometimes, and these pans are top-notch. Nothing sticks, they’re sturdy, they don’t warp (at least, not often…I have had the half-sheet pan warp on occasion on putting it in the oven, but it always straightens itself out). They wash fine in the dishwasher. Just can’t say enough about how good these pans are! Worth every penny.