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How to bake on parchment paper for baking
Parchment paper is one of the indispensable kitchen utensils, without which baking may not work at all. The material can cover the surface of the baking sheet, line any forms that are planned to be used for baking. The parchment prevents food from sticking to the bottom of the mold during cooking. How do I use parchment paper? What is it like and how is it different? You will learn about this from our article.
How to bake on parchment paper?
Baking parchment paper: how to use?
There are several ways to use baking paper. In addition to the classic lining of the inner surface of the form, other methods can be used:
- Cut a square of the desired size from the roll. Place the products prepared for baking in the center. Now take the opposite corners in your hands and connect them together with a skewer. Do the same with the other two corners.
- Cut a rectangular piece of paper from the roll. In this case, lay out the products on one side of the rectangle. The rest will be used as a lid. Then the edges of the rectangle must be tightly twisted together.
- Cut out two circles from paper. On the first place we place the products. Cover with the second. Now we tuck the sides like a pie and pinch them well.
All options for use are good in that they prevent the food from burning and drying out during cooking. You now know how to bake on parchment paper.
What kind of baking paper is there?
Manufacturers offer several varieties of parchment. The simplest option is tracing paper. It is very thin and gets soaked easily. It is not recommended to use it for baking biscuits and muffins, the recipe of which includes a lot of oil. Tracing paper will be appropriate for yeast and shortcrust pastry products. It must first be lubricated with oil.
Parchment is considered more durable. This paper is distinguished by a smooth surface and a brownish color due to a special impregnation. Sulfuric acid is used as such. It is she who makes the parchment more durable and resistant to high temperatures combined with moisture.
It is recommended to use paper for baking products containing a lot of oil.
All-purpose baking paper is the most popular. The thin silicone coating allows baked goods to be removed without damaging the parchment, so it can be reused. This paper can be used for roasting meat and fish.
The best type of parchment paper is silicone.
Thick paper can be used for cooking fish, meat and vegetables, as well as baking.