Not only can you use it to bake cookies, pastries, and desserts, you can cook and broil food with it as well. While its concave bottom flattens in the oven for even heat distribution and browning, its impact-resistant 18 gauge construction and closed-bead rim ensure optimal durability. The wire-in-rim design offers anti-warping properties to the edge of this product while allowing it to maintain its strength and structure. Plus, the rims wire is galvanized to help protect against unwanted rusting and flaking.