Do I Really Need a Cooling Rack for Baking ?
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It almost always says in a recipe to turn the cake etc out onto one but never had one, I am now planning to bake more cakes and soda bread , would it actually help the quality? Thanks
I would recommend getting one. Leaving any cakes or bread in tins or baking trays when removed from the oven means that the product will still be absorbing heat and risks over baking. Another danger is heat trapped underneath will create condensation and you could end up with the dreaded soggy bottom! A cooling rack will allow air to flow and cool things down much quicker.
seasider71 thanks looked X while back and they all seemed to be £10 plus but just found a chef's aid one on Amazon for £4 and added to an order.
I would highly recommend getting one. AsdA, Tesco then type of places sell them and cheaper than online, also if you have a home bargains close to you
possy oh used to love home bargains but am stuck indoors these days , found one a good price on Amazon but thanks
Sarahvwomble you can’t beat a ratch in home bargains. Go in for one thing and come out with a trolley full
I would get one. Cooling racks allow air to flow underneath the cake or bread, which is important. It stops them from getting a soggy bottom or from overcooking and becoming dry.
Once the cake is cooked you could always turn the cake out on to the oven rack, just raise the rack up by standing on the empty cake tin.
Lynibis that's a good idea actually thanks . I found one for £4 on Amazon and added it to an order
I have always put my cakes onto a cooling rack otherwise the cakes will get a soggy bottom or stick to the tins.
TiaTia arrr...do you tip it out immediately on taking from oven or edit at all?
I just use my grill rack as the air needs to circulate for the baking to dry, set properly.
I don't think you need to buy a cooling rack - you could always just use your grill rack or oven racks 
As long as you have some sort of rack..from any source you will be able to get the results you want
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