Parchment paper it makes baking easier. This is just a fact. There's simpler preparation, less cleanup, and most importantly, no stickiness. And helpful, it often can be Reusing. I've had sheets of parchment paper that I've spread across multiple batches of cookies, just wiping them off and baking them again.
But as resilient as parchment is, it can't always last beyond a single bake. If you line a cake pan or a baking sheet with parchment, you can usually only use it once, as the dough tends to stick to the parchment and prevent it from being cleaned after baking. So what if you're looking for a reusable option instead?
Here is our new line coating for non-stick pans comes to.
Photography by Danielle Sykes; food styling by Liz Neily
Like parchment paper, these silicone liners are designed to slide onto the bottom of your baking pan, providing a non-stick barrier that ensures easy removal of your baked goods. Because they are made of silicone, you don't need to grease them, but it can be helpful to grease the sides and edges of the pan for extra security. Once baked, the slippery surface of the silicone coating is cleanly released from both the pan and the bottom of the baked product; with a quick rinse and wipe, the liner is ready to use again (and again, and again!). These liners are also dishwasher safe, so you can throw them in to clean along with your dishes.
Of course, there are other advantages to these lines. One of the main benefits is that they are already perfectly sized to your pans, so you don't have to measure and wait for them to fit every time. We have baking pan liners for square pan, round pans, bread panAND sheet pan. (Because they're oven-safe up to 500°F, they can also be used for crusty artisan bread in a Dutch oven.) Some even have flaps designed to hang over the edges of your pan so you can easily lift the baked product out of the pan, like using a parchment paper sling. And the pan-sized liners extend all the way to the bottom of the pan, so you don't have to worry about curling edges and sliding loose batter.
Photography by Danielle Sykes; food styling by Liz Neily
I'm always thinking about baking with less waste, whatever that means reducing the amount of energy my oven uses OR eliminating single-use plastic from my kitchen. Adding these dressings to my rotation is another smart way to reduce waste in the kitchen while also making baking easier. A win-win!
Find these lines in our storeand more baking tips and recipes on our site Guide to sustainable baking.
Cover photo by Danielle Sykes; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne.
