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[x Hedge]

You can even pick up Parchment Paper at Dollar Tree, which I do because I dont need much or use it often.

[shortbreadlover]

i used it all the time.  i buy it at the resturant supply store for a lot less then at the store..

[Lilysmom]

@Jordan2, I buy mine at the Dollar Store.  I buy the sheets.  LM

[GCR18]

It helps so things don't stick to the pan.  I like to use it for frozen pizza.  I find the stores typically carry like one brand, so it doesn't get much shelf space.

[lovemybichonfrise]

Parchment Paper vs Wax Paper

Wax paper has a thin coating of wax on each side, making it nonstick and moisture-resistant; it is a good, less-expensive substitute for parchment paper for tasks such as covering countertops, and is available at any supermarket. Unlike parchment paper, however, it is not heat-resistant and therefore should not be used in the oven, as the wax could melt, or even ignite.

Another good option for lining baking sheets is a Silpat baking mat. Made of flexible, heat-resistant silicon, they are much more expensive than either parchment paper or wax paper, but last for years.

Besides lining baking sheets and cake pans, this inexpensive paper can be used for a range of tasks, from pouring ingredients to steaming fish.

Parchment paper is treated with silicone, so it is nonstick; it is also heatproof and grease-resistant. It's available bleached (white) or unbleached (brown).

It protects pans, aids cleanup, and prevents food from sticking. It also makes a handy funnel for transferring dry ingredients. You can bake fish or chicken in it for a low-fat cooking method.

Rolls of parchment paper are available in the baking section of most supermarkets. Precut sheets and rounds can be found in baking-supply stores.

How To Work with Parchment   

Lining a Cake Pan

Using the bottom of the pan as a guide, trace a circle on the paper, then cut out the round and fit it in the pan. This will keep cakes from sticking.

Sifting Then Pouring

When sifting dry ingredients, sift them onto the parchment, then fold the paper to form a funnel for easy pouring.

Lining Baking Sheets

Rub softened butter on the corners of baking sheets to help the paper adhere. This will also prevent rolled paper from curling up at the edges during baking.

Preventing Sticking

Foods baked on parchment paper release easily from the pan. This is especially helpful when baking thin cookies and other delicate pastries.

Source:  Martha Stewart website

[geezerette]

@Jordan2

You should be able to find parchment paper at Walmart, if you have a Superstore.  Ours carries it and I live in a really small town.  It’s in with the aluminum foil, wax paper and plastic wrap.  Look closely because they probably will only have one brand so it won’t be discernible from those others at first glance.

[withaK]

You can also buy it at Christmas Tree Shops. My husband hates when I bake with parchment paper b/c the cookies don't burn --- the old first tester batch from the oven ....lol. And it IS great for frozen pizza !! I agree.

[Jordan2]

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@lovemybichonfrise wrote:

Parchment Paper vs Wax Paper

Wax paper has a thin coating of wax on each side, making it nonstick and moisture-resistant; it is a good, less-expensive substitute for parchment paper for tasks such as covering countertops, and is available at any supermarket. Unlike parchment paper, however, it is not heat-resistant and therefore should not be used in the oven, as the wax could melt, or even ignite.

Another good option for lining baking sheets is a Silpat baking mat. Made of flexible, heat-resistant silicon, they are much more expensive than either parchment paper or wax paper, but last for years.

Besides lining baking sheets and cake pans, this inexpensive paper can be used for a range of tasks, from pouring ingredients to steaming fish.

Parchment paper is treated with silicone, so it is nonstick; it is also heatproof and grease-resistant. It's available bleached (white) or unbleached (brown).

It protects pans, aids cleanup, and prevents food from sticking. It also makes a handy funnel for transferring dry ingredients. You can bake fish or chicken in it for a low-fat cooking method.

Rolls of parchment paper are available in the baking section of most supermarkets. Precut sheets and rounds can be found in baking-supply stores.

How To Work with Parchment   

Lining a Cake Pan

Using the bottom of the pan as a guide, trace a circle on the paper, then cut out the round and fit it in the pan. This will keep cakes from sticking.

Sifting Then Pouring

When sifting dry ingredients, sift them onto the parchment, then fold the paper to form a funnel for easy pouring.

Lining Baking Sheets

Rub softened butter on the corners of baking sheets to help the paper adhere. This will also prevent rolled paper from curling up at the edges during baking.

Preventing Sticking

Foods baked on parchment paper release easily from the pan. This is especially helpful when baking thin cookies and other delicate pastries.

Source:  Martha Stewart website

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@lovemybichonfrise, thank you so much for this, it is very informative.

[Kirsche]

I wrap/cover pyrex containers of food to be microwaved with parchment paper.  I believe it is safer than microwaving using plastic wrap as a cover.

[Kachina624]

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@CinNC wrote:

I use waxed paper a lot.........I grate cheese on it or other items and then slide them off the paper into a pot when cooking.  

I like to use it when breading especially..... flour mixture at one end, bread crumbs a the other with the bowl of beaten eggs nearby....cleanup is a breeze. 

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@CinNC.   I use waxed paper a lot too.  It's all I've ever used to line round cake pans.  I cut my own circles as it takes just seconds.  Last night I microwaved hot dogs in a sealed packet of waxed paper, the same way I cook ears of corn.  I always take freshly baked cookies out of the pan onto waxed paper to cool.