Can I bake in my Polish Pottery?
Absolutely! The pottery can be used in the oven, however, it cannot be used on the stovetop or under the broiler.
Baking in your Polish Pottery is different than your other bakeware. The crusts on breads have unparalleled browning, as well as pies and cakes. Even when forgetting to oil bread bakers, loaves often times come out in one piece.
Can I put my Polish Pottery in the dishwasher?
Definitely! Polish Pottery loves the dishwasher. The finish does not deteriorate or scratch during the wash cycle, even when used in the dishwasher for decades.
Pro Tip: Use a dishwasher finish agent and your Polish Pottery will shine like it's brand new all over again!
Can my Polish Pottery go in the microwave?
Yes, you can! The general recommendation is to keep the pottery in the microwave for 10 minutes or less, because some microwaves can generate hot-spots, often because the microwave doesn't have a rotating turntable or is an older model.
How do I get baked-on food off of my Polish Pottery?
Baked-on foods are commonplace when baking with Polish Pottery. Most people find success by putting their Pottery straight into the dishwasher.
If you prefer to pre-rinse your pieces, let your Polish Pottery completely cool and then soak it in water. After roughly 10-15 minutes, all burnt-on food will come off quite easily, unlike most other traditional bakeware.
What are Signature or Unikat pieces?
Unikat and Signature Pieces are, believe it or not, the same thing.
Unikat, when translated to English, means unique, therefore, each Unikat pattern is unique to one artist. These patterns are traditionally more detailed and quite time-consuming to complete.
They became known as Signature Pieces here in the US because the artist also signs the bottom of each Unikat piece when they are finished.