Baking Paper

• Lining baking sheets with baking paper ensures cookies don't stick, preventing breakage and making cleanup effortless. This is especially useful for delicate cookies that tend to adhere to the pan.
• Using baking paper to line cake pans allows for easy removal of cakes and prevents them from sticking to the sides and bottom. This is particularly important for delicate cakes or those with intricate designs.
• Wrapping fish or vegetables in baking paper with herbs and spices creates a flavorful and healthy 'en papillote' cooking method, steaming the food in its own juices for tender results.
• Utilizing baking paper as a barrier between layers of meringues or macarons during storage prevents them from sticking together and maintains their delicate texture.
• Placing baking paper beneath pizzas on baking stones or baking sheets prevents sticking and facilitates easy transfer, ensuring a crispy crust without any mess.
• Employing baking paper as a makeshift piping bag for decorating cakes and cookies allows for precise application of icing or chocolate, creating intricate designs.

While baking paper isn't consumed, it contributes to healthier cooking by:

• Reducing the need for oils and fats, lowering calorie intake.
• Preventing food from sticking, preserving its nutritional integrity.
• Minimizing cleanup, saving time and effort in the kitchen.
• Preventing the transfer of flavors between dishes, maintaining taste profiles.
• Acting as a barrier against potentially harmful chemicals in baking pans.

Baking paper should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keeping it in its original packaging or a resealable plastic bag will protect it from dust and moisture. It does not require refrigeration or freezing and can be stored at room temperature.