topic Re: Parchment Paper Question in Kitchen

Parchment Paper Question

poohbear1 — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:55:57 GMT

I'm not a huge baker so I'm going to ask a dumb question. Just ordered new Cuisinart cookie sheets and am wondering if I use parchment paper , will the cookies still brown on the bottom?

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Leelynn — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:08:50 GMT

They will bake just like they would if you put them directly on the cookie sheet. I actually get better results with the paper. The parchment paper will help them slide off the pan with ease and will make your clean up a snap. I usually replace my parchment sheet every couple of batches. This will really help preserve your new cookies sheets.

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gacat123 — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:19:25 GMT

parchment paper is a good thing! suggestion: crumple it up into a loose ball and then flatten out on the baking sheet. when the paper is on a roll it is sometimes tries to roll back up. i like to use it with cookies and biscuits and yes things brown and do not stick.

Good Luck! CAT

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chickenbutt — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:22:48 GMT

Great tip, Cat! Many the time I have fought with the last pieces being too 'rolly' to lay flat and, being the total klutz that I am, it's like a scene from the Keystone Kops.

I always use either parchment paper or a Silpat, and occasionally aluminum foil for some things, on a baking sheet. It also keeps my baking sheets that light silver-ish color. I know that the patina is ok but I like having them stay pristine.

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Day1128 — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:00:28 GMT

I always use parchment paper for baking cookies. They brown well and it keeps you from having to clean the cookie sheet, plus the cookies don't stick. Love it. Sometimes I lightly spray the corners of the cookie sheet before putting down the parchment paper, as it helps the paper stay in place.

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Nataliesgramma — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:06:45 GMT

Once I tried it....I loved it...never going back to just the cookie sheet!!

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GCR18 — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:32:26 GMT

My favorite is it extends the life of the cookie sheet.

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Witchy Woman — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:49:08 GMT

@gacat123 wrote:
parchment paper is a good thing! suggestion: crumple it up into a loose ball and then flatten out on the baking sheet. when the paper is on a roll it is sometimes tries to roll back up. i like to use it with cookies and biscuits and yes things brown and do not stick.
Good Luck! CAT

Aren't you smart! Great tip. I cannot tell you how many times I've fought that roll. Why didn't I think of that! Thanks!

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luv-the-Q — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:54:01 GMT

Parchment paper is a maker's dream. Once you use it, you will never go back. 🍪😃

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poohbear1 — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:35:44 GMT

gacat123 thanks for the tip! I'm assuming you do not grease parchment paper..am I correct?

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Yahooey — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:26:32 GMT

I usually turn the parchment paper the other side to prevent the roll factor. There is no correct side to parchment papers I believe.

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gacat123 — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:12:01 GMT

rearchment paper, generally speaking you would not need to put any oil or grease on the parchment paper unless baking instructions indicate differently.

i have used parchment paper to bake or re-heat PIZZA and it works great.

Good Luck! CAT

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froggy — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:35:41 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@gacat123 wrote:
parchment paper is a good thing! suggestion: crumple it up into a loose ball and then flatten out on the baking sheet. when the paper is on a roll it is sometimes tries to roll back up. i like to use it with cookies and biscuits and yes things brown and do not stick.
Good Luck! CAT
Aren't you smart! Great tip. I cannot tell you how many times I've fought that roll. Why didn't I think of that! Thanks!

You can buy parchment paper sheets the exactly fit a cookie sheet. I buy mine from KA Flour and all our local grocery stores carry them now also. So much more covenient.

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peachesncream — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:22:01 GMT

@froggy wrote:
@Witchy Woman wrote:
@gacat123 wrote:
parchment paper is a good thing! suggestion: crumple it up into a loose ball and then flatten out on the baking sheet. when the paper is on a roll it is sometimes tries to roll back up. i like to use it with cookies and biscuits and yes things brown and do not stick.
Good Luck! CAT
Aren't you smart! Great tip. I cannot tell you how many times I've fought that roll. Why didn't I think of that! Thanks!
You can buy parchment paper sheets the exactly fit a cookie sheet. I buy mine from KA Flour and all our local grocery stores carry them now also. So much more covenient.

I use the parchment sheets, too. Once you get used to them, you can't live without them! No more rolling/curling of paper. I buy the flat sheets from King Arthur Flour.

I've never greased the parchment paper, regardless of recipe directions. Nothing sticks to it.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 22:35:59 GMT

Oh, I so agree that sheets are another great idea - as long as you use mostly one size. What's nice, too, is that they store flat.

For me, the rolls are more practical except that I have a bunch of 10" ROUNDS that I use for certain things. The ones I have (I got at either KA or Amazon), come in a plastic zip-lock type bag with a round piece of cardboard to keep them flat so I can just slide it into the side of a tall cabinet.

Man, if I had to cut rounds, this klutz would be in big trouble. hehe - probably wouldn't have any fingers left.