Greaseproof and parchment paper may not sound like most exciting, I know but they are very useful when it comes to baking& cooking!Unlockmented_requested=mP. These amazing papers prevent your food from sticking to pans, make clean up easier and even keep the freshness in. Here is an in-depth look at what these papers are, how they operate and become your partner-at-arms inside the kitchen.
Have you ever baked a delightful cake or cookies just to ruin it by leaving most of the item in your pan and having to scrape them out? This is where greaseproof paper saved the day for me! The paper is specially-coated for use with grease, heat, and moisture. Use the foil to line bread pans and muffin tins, whether or not you need it for baking purposes — your food will slide right out! It is also very tough, so it will not rip or break easily like other paper when you are trying to transfer your food. And it allows you to have a type of flour that is so strong, and capable of being adapted into almost any sort baking or cooking scenario.
But wait, there’s even more! Greaseproof paper is not just for the purpose of baking. Or it can be also used in a microwave to heat your food without creating all that mess. Not just wraps; perfect for sandwiches and other snacks as well. But what you may not know is that it can also DOUBLE as a gift-wrapping tool in the most visually stunning way. Line your kitchen drawers with greaseproof paper if you have anything there that needs cleaning. Parchment paper can do so much in your kitchen life and beyond!
First up: parchment paper. Parchment paper is virtually the same as greaseproof paper but has a different coating on it. Rather than waxed, parchment paper is coated with silicone so it can't get any stickier or less-sticking and therefore nonstick sounding compared to greaseproof paper. Genius!) This means that when you use parchment paper, your food gets less stuck to it. Parchment paper can also withstand high heats and is perfect for lining baking sheets and pans, as well as wrapping up foods you intend to cook or reheat later. Greaseproof and parchment paper can both be found in sheets or rolls so the sizes will suit different uses.
Parchment Pockets: Shape parchment paper into a cone, and you have an easy way to drizzle melted chocolate or other ingredients over your cookies. They really are so beautiful that you can make your goodies and just put them out.
Last but not least, many people use parchment paper as a meal prep tool. In containers, use parchment paper to separate different food from one another so that they do not stick or mix. For instance, you might want to layer some parchment paper between slices of cheese or use it as a barrier between crackers and raw veggies next to dips spreads. Parchment paper works fantastic for wrapping those sandwiches or other foods so they stay fresh and dont get smushed in your lunch bag.
When you are making a large batch of something, such as roasted vegetables, Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps keep the veggies from sticking and makes for very easy clean-up. Just lift the parchment paper out and you won't have a messy baking sheet!