To choose a baking pan, first decide what shape or size you most need. Whether it’s a 12-count muffin pan, an 11x17 cookie sheet, or a loaf pan for example, focusing on only the shape you need helps cut down on the choices. Next, choose the material you’re most comfortable with. If you’re baking items for which color and even baking are most important, then aluminum is a better choice. Or if you’re purchasing to bake casseroles, then stoneware would be the best choice. Last, decide on the budget since bakeware comes in a wide price range. You want to get the highest quality possible for your personal budget.