Has anyone used the Silpat macaron mat and noticed a real difference compared with the cheaper generic mats? I am not a fan of parchment paper and am considering buying one, but the Silpat is pricey so I want honest feedback on whether it’s actually worth it.
My recipe makes 40 shells. The half sheet Silpat holds about 20. I could either use two half sheet mats on one full sheet pan or use two separate half sheet pans, or just buy one full sheet Silpat.
From a baking and consistency standpoint, which setup works better in real use? I use the swiss method.
Thanks in advance.