Various uses of Parchment paper

Let’s begin this list with the most versatile type of paper you can have in the kitchen - parchment paper (also called baking or bakery paper). This odorless paper is made of a mixture of cotton fiber and wood pulp glazed with a silicone coating. Brown parchment is more natural, as it is unbleached, whereas white baking paper is treated to remove the color.

When to Use It: 

 Parchment paper has several features that make it almost indispensable in every kitchen. It’s affordable, nonstick, moisture-resistant, and heatproof. It can be used in the oven and the microwave. These important qualities make it a great tool in the kitchen: 

 

1. You can line sheets and pans with parchment. 

This is by far the most common use of baking paper, as it eliminates the need to grease pans. Your cake will easily pop out of the pan, and your cookies will readily slide off the cookie sheet when you use parchment. It also works for roasting vegetables and fish, as it will prevent foods from sticking. 

 

2. Layer between sticky foods. 

Trying to make homemade candy or chocolate? When the time comes to store them, spread a layer of parchment at the bottom of your container and lay down a sheet between each layer to prevent the sweets from sticking together. 

 

3. Protect a work surface.  

Secure a few sheets of parchment on a work surface to speed up the clean-up. Since it’s nonstick and moisture-repellent, it will protect your counter or table from the mess; all you have to do is roll it up and discard the paper. This trick is especially helpful for family cooking projects or during holiday preparations.

4. Transfer ingredients without any waste or mess. 

Cut a small rectangle of parchment paper and fold it into a funnel (you can tape the top to secure it). You can use this to refill spice containers and transfer chopped nuts or grated cheese. And best of all, no cleaning is required! 

When to Avoid Using It: 

As versatile as parchment paper is, it’s not universal. Parchment paper typically cannot withstand temperatures higher than 420°F (215°C). “Heating it over that temperature can risk it catching on fire,” said Christina Musgrave, a recipe developer in a statement to Huffington Post. Check the package to make sure that the parchment paper you’re using is safe to use in the oven at a certain temperature. 

 

Substitutions:  

Aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat can be used for baking in the oven. Unless you’re using nonstick foil, however, you’ll probably need to grease the foil well to prevent food from sticking. Wax paper is a good replacement for protecting work surfaces.

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