Features:
- Large non-stick mat, no flour needed
- Bottom skid resistant surface keeps it from moving around on your counter while you're working with it.
- Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 25 3/8 Inches
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Benefits:
- This large non-stick mat makes the baker's life so much easier.
- It's perfect for rolling out all kinds of dough for fruit pies, breads, and cookies.
- Plus, Candy makers can use it when working with sugar and chocolate.
- No need to flour the top surface because the dough comes off so easily.
- The results will make your pastries look like a professional.

Melt chocolate gently for best results. If chocolate gets too hot, it may not set properly and will develop "bloom" (white streaks) on the surface when stored. Stirring chopped chocolate in a pan or bowl over hot, not simmering, water maintains an even, low temperature, resulting in glossy, firmly set chocolate. The setting time for the bark varies greatly according to the temperature of your home. Although we preferred the texture of the bark set at room temperature, you can set bark in the refrigerator if necessary.
1.Chop 2 pounds bittersweet chocolate and place with 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening in a heatproof bowl that will nest in a 3- to 4-quart pan. Heat 1 inch of water in the pan just until steaming. Remove from heat and place bowl over water (bowl shouldn't touch water). Stir occasionally just until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over pan.
2. Meanwhile, place 2 pounds peppermint candy in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag; pound with a mallet or rolling pin to crush. Transfer 1 1/4 cups crushed peppermint to a fine strainer; hold over melted chocolate and knock side to sift fine dust into chocolate. Reserve candy in strainer.
3. Stir remaining unsifted peppermint into chocolate mixture. Using a flexible spatula, scrape onto pastry mat 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick -mixture should be about 12 x 15 inches. Sprinkle with reserved peppermint from strainer; gently press into chocolate.
4. Let stand at cool room temperature until completely firm, 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. Break or cut bark into pieces. Store airtight in a cool place up to 1 month