Baking Tray Collection

Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

The Confectioner, 1632-35. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Confectioner, 1632-35

Selection of cooks utensils, including mixing bowl, spoon, rolling pin, knife, fork, palette knife, baking tray, biscuit cutters, and sieve

Patisserie, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Gingerbread biscuits on baking tray, with oven gloves and shape cutter

Pieces of celery on a baking tray being placed in the oven

Oven filled with trays of roast potatoes, roast chicken, and crumble pudding

Mature woman putting food into oven, smiling, portrait

tarte flambe

Making meringues

Puff pastry parcels

Empanadas on baking tray, close-up

Person squeezing choux mixture onto baking tray, close-up

pissaladiere

Pouring a marshmallow mixture into a tray

Piragi, Latvian bacon rolls on baking tray, close-up

Pouring a chocolate brownie mix into a tray

Flouring the tops of ricotta and spinach dumplings (malfatti) placed on a baking tray

Using basting brush to glaze naan bread on baking tray

Mushrooms laid out to dry on kitchen paper on a baking tray, including shimeji, shiitake and chestnut mushrooms

Straining chicken gravy through sieve into gravy boat

Lemon meringue pie on baking tray, girl holding baking tray, wearing oven gloves, close-up

An apple pie with a section cut out of it, close-up

Selection of spices, including star anise, cinnamon and cloves, on a baking tray

Lining baking tray with foil

Brioches on baking tray

Baklava in baking tray

Hazelnut pastry triangles being transferred from a baking tray onto a wire rack, using a palette knife or spatula

Three different baking trays and tins, view from above

Uncooked meringues on baking tray, view from above

Potato gratin in baking dish

Making wholemeal cottage loaves, placing smaller piece of dough onto a larger one on a baking tray

Hand pouring boiled polenta crostini from saucepan onto baking tray, close-up

Chopped, roasted nuts on a baking tray

Preparing to bake pizza by sprinkling white flour on baking tray using hand

Making wholemeal cottage loaves, brushing a baking sheet with melted butter, risen dough covered with tea towel in glass bowl nearby

Man pricking apple and almond galette pastry on baking tray with fork

Baked wholemeal walnut bread on baking tray, close-up

Cooked blueberry muffins in tin, hand inserting skewer

Close-up of bagel boiling in a pan, one being lifted out with slotted spoon, and another on baking tray nearby, close-up

Roasted pepper lasagne in baking dish

Hand wearing oven glove holding tray of six mini-pizzas, close-up

Pouring white wine over raw sea bass on baking tray

Baking dish containing eight stuffed tomatoes

Balls of dough being brushed with glaze on baking tray, close-up

Man holding cashew nuts in hand above baking tray

Baked raspberry muffins being taken out of baking tray and placed on cooling rack

Chelsea buns in baking tray, close-up

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"Baking Tray: A Timeless Tool in the Art of Baking" From humble beginnings to culinary masterpieces, the baking tray has played an essential role in countless kitchens throughout history. In 1939, Mrs. Wardlow skillfully crafted cornbread in her dugout basement home on Dead Ox Flat, Oregon – a testament to the resourcefulness and creativity that can be found even in the most challenging circumstances. Centuries earlier, during the 17th century, Abraham Bosse captured the essence of a confectioner diligently working with his trusty baking tray. This depiction reminds us that this versatile tool has been cherished by bakers for centuries. Fast forward to 1751-1777 when patisseries emerged as havens for delectable treats. The aroma of freshly baked pastries filled these establishments as skilled bakers relied on their beloved baking trays to create mouthwatering delicacies that delighted patrons' taste buds. In 1943 at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida, Gordon Parks immortalized a moment where students honed their culinary skills using an array of cooking utensils including mixing bowls and our beloved baking tray. These aspiring chefs understood its importance as they embarked on their gastronomic journeys. Whether it's gingerbread biscuits adorned with love or pieces of celery transforming into savory delights, the baking tray serves as both canvas and catalyst for culinary creations. It provides stability and uniformity while allowing flavors to meld together harmoniously within its confines. Imagine ovens brimming with trays laden with roast potatoes, succulent roast chicken, and indulgent crumble pudding – all cooked to perfection thanks to this unassuming yet indispensable kitchen companion. Tom Kelley Archive captures this scene beautifully; reminding us that every delicious meal starts with careful preparation and a reliable baking tray. As we journey through time alongside mature women confidently placing food into ovens or witness tarte flambe being expertly prepared, we are reminded of the timeless nature of baking.