How to replace parchment paper for oven baking

It is difficult to keep track of all supplies of consumables. When the dough is ready, and the baking paper suddenly runs out, the items at hand will come to the rescue. You will definitely have something from the list.

1. Plain white writing paper. It is quite possible to use it for baking, but first you must thoroughly soak it with oil.
2. Sewing paper is a bit like baking parchment. This material is convenient for cutting and stacking into non-standard shapes, such as narrow and tall. The tracing paper is impregnated with oil before use.
3. Flour bags are made from the same material as baking parchment. Pour the flour into a jar and carefully cut the package. If in doubt about its heat resistance, bake a small piece in the oven.
4. Large cakes can be baked without any bedding at all. It will be replaced by sprinkles: semolina, breadcrumbs, coarsely ground flour, such as corn. Grease a baking sheet well with butter or margarine. Then sprinkle it with the product of your choice, remove the excess and lay in the dough.
5. Baking bags or a baking sleeve can be placed under the cake. The sleeve heats up a little, so be sure to grease it with oil.

These are materials that you can safely use in the oven. However, be careful. The paper must be completely saturated with oil, otherwise it may catch fire.

What if the baked goods are stuck to the paper?

To avoid sticking of baked goods, it is recommended to pre-grease the paper with butter. If you forget to do this and your culinary creation is stuck to the paper – don’t panic! First, remove the baked goods from the oven and let cool slightly. If the product was prepared from puff pastry, then within a few minutes after cooling, it can be easily removed from the paper. If you cooked pastries from yeast dough, then after cooling down on the back side, wipe it with a wet rag, after which the baking paper will be removed without spoiling the appearance of the product.

If you are tired of constantly replenishing stocks of baking parchment and regularly looking for a replacement, then maybe it is better to completely abandon this product? Modern kitchen utensil manufacturers offer various replacement options.

1. Silicone baking dishes. They don’t need paper or oil. The dough will never burn to such a baking sheet.
2. Silicone rugs. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They can only be used to roll out the dough or to be placed on a metal baking sheet along with the cake.
3. Silicone coated baking paper. Sold in fairly large rolls. It is reusable, one sheet is enough for 6-8 times.

Of course, the price of these products is higher, but the reusability pays for the cost.

Embarrassed? Thinking of a pie, but the baking parchment is out? Never mind, use what you can find. Let nothing overshadow the joy of culinary creativity.