Use Parchment Paper in Cooking

Parchment paper (also know simply as "baking paper") is a handy item to keep in the kitchen for regular use. Parchment paper can be placed on baking sheets, inside cake pans, and on other baking containers to act as a barrier between the dish and the food being baked or cooked. In this way, the food won't stick, burn on, or be affected by the baking dish directly.

Steps

  1. Purchase parchment paper. Parchment paper can be obtained from the baking section of the supermarket and from specialty grocery stores. It is likely to be found in stores that stock cake-making, Start a Candy Making Business, and other food equipment. It is usually rolled up inside a box.

    • Check your favorite health food or eco-store for parchment paper that has been produced from recycled paper. The eco-friendly option is a good choice for paper that will get tossed away after use.
  2. Line the baking container with parchment paper. Most types of containers can be lined with parchment paper, including cookie and baking sheets (trays), baking pans and dishes, cake pans and tins, and casserole or stew dishes. Just keep in mind that baking paper is about food not sticking; it is not suitable to prevent juices or liquids from running.

  3. Cut parchment paper to size. To prevent wrinkling of baked goods such as cakes, pies, and slices, cut the parchment paper to fit the container properly.

    • Read Line a Square Baking Pan for more details.
  4. Use parchment paper as a non-stick surface for chocolate and candies. As well as baking and cooking, parchment paper is an excellent surface for chocolate and candies that are setting.

  5. Make use of parchment paper for various uses beyond the usual. Parchment paper is useful for making pastry or icing cones, for measuring foods onto, for lining food gift boxes (great for candies and cookies), and for lining storage containers. It can even line drawers if needed!

    • Parchment paper is great for lining baking sheets used for heating up fries and greasy foods. This will stop the fat layer from ruining the sheet.



Tips

  • Avoid confusing parchment paper with wax paper. They are not the same and wax paper should not used with heat (such as in an oven).
  • Some cooks use butter to grease a baking surface such as a cookie sheet and then add the parchment to this as it won't move when adding the dough, batter, etc. It's not really necessary but if you want to do this to keep the parchment in place, just dab the corners of the baking sheet with grease rather than covering the whole thing.
  • Silicone ware removes the need for using parchment paper on the surface. This can save time if you don't like fiddling!
  • Always use parchment paper when the recipe requests it.
  • Parchment paper can be composted, especially the recycled, ecologically friendly sort.

Things You'll Need

  • Parchment paper

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