28. Kitchen Hack #303
This might seem counterintuitive at first, but the process of crumpling followed by smoothing it out makes the parchment paper more pliable and easier to mold into the shape of the pan. Traditional parchment paper can be stiff and unwieldy, often resulting in a struggle to get it to fit snugly and stay in place.
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However, once crumpled, the paper loses some of its rigidity, allowing it to gently nestle into corners and edges, conforming to the pan’s shape with ease. This technique not only saves time and frustration but also ensures your baked goods are effortlessly lifted from the pan, maintaining their perfect shape and making cleanup a breeze.