
Baking paper sheets are a must-have for any serious baker, and for good reason. They're a game-changer for preventing food from sticking to pans and making cleanup a breeze.
One key thing to know about baking paper sheets is that they're usually made from a combination of paper and wax, which makes them non-stick. This means you can easily pop out your baked goods without any hassle.
In fact, some baking paper sheets are even coated with silicone, which provides extra non-stick properties. This is especially useful for delicate foods like meringues or souffles.
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What is Parchment Paper
Parchment paper is behind (or under!) everything we bake in our test kitchen. It's a must-have for any serious baker.
Nonstick and reusable, parchment paper measures 16½" x 12¼", making it the perfect size for most cookie sheets. It's also oven-safe to 450°F, strong, reliable, and trusted by the best in the business.
Heavy-duty and premium-quality, our professional-grade parchment paper can be used and reused multiple times before tossing it away – the easiest cleanup ever. This vegetable-based parchment paper works beautifully for everything from ensuring golden baked goods and even browning.
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With a light silicone coating, parchment paper is perfect for roasting vegetables or sliding off freshly baked cookies onto a cooling rack. It's also great for sheet pan dinners or any other roasting job.
Parchment paper is convenient on the kitchen counter too – sprinkle some flour on it before dressing up pizza doughs, shaping bread loaves, assembling crackers, and cutting biscuits and scones. Then, simply pick up the sheet and transfer it to the oven atop a preheated baking stone or steel or into a Dutch oven.
Food-safe, you can package and wrap food items with ease of mind, placing parchment paper between items to prevent sticking together in the freezer.
Types of Parchment Paper
Parchment paper comes in various types, but the most useful one for baking is nonstick, precut, reusable parchment paper. It's oven-safe to 450°F.
This type of parchment paper measures 16½" x 12¼", making it the perfect size for most cookie sheets and half-sheet pans. It nests perfectly into pans without curling or adjusting required.

Heavy-duty and premium-quality parchment paper can be used and reused multiple times before tossing it away. It's made from vegetable-based materials and has a light silicone coating.
This parchment paper works beautifully for ensuring golden baked goods and even browning. It's also great for roasting vegetables and sliding off freshly baked cookies onto a cooling rack.
Some parchment papers are unbleached, like the professional-grade one mentioned earlier. It's a must for sheet pan dinners or any other roasting job.
It's also a great tool for cleaning up messes in the kitchen. Simply use it to roll out pie crusts and cookie doughs, line a baking sheet, or place it under your fruit pies while baking to catch any drips.
Uses of Parchment Paper
Parchment paper is a game-changer in the kitchen, and I'm not just saying that because I've seen it in action. It's oven-safe to 450°F, which means you can use it for a wide range of baking tasks, from golden-brown cookies to roasted vegetables.

Each sheet of parchment paper measures 16½" x 12¼", making it the perfect size for most cookie sheets and half-sheet pans. It's also reusable, so you can use it multiple times before tossing it away – talk about easy cleanup!
Parchment paper is a must-have for sheet pan dinners or any other roasting job, as it ensures even browning and prevents food from sticking to the pan. It's also great for rolling out pie crusts and cookie doughs, and for lining baking sheets.
You can use parchment paper to cook en papillote, a technique where food is steamed or cooked within closed pouches made from parchment paper. It's a great way to cook delicate foods without them falling apart.
Parchment paper is also a non-stick surface, making it perfect for baking delicate items like biscuits and scones. And, it's food-safe, so you can package and wrap food items with ease of mind.
By using parchment paper, you can reduce the wear and tear on your pans, which is a definite bonus. Plus, it's convenient to use – just sprinkle some flour on a sheet before shaping bread loaves or assembling crackers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is baking paper the same as parchment paper?
Baking paper and parchment paper are often used interchangeably, but technically, parchment paper is a specific type of baking paper that is greaseproof and used for baking and cooking.
What is a good substitute for baking paper?
Good substitutes for baking paper include aluminum foil, silicone baking mats, wax paper, and greased baking sheets, offering a non-stick surface for easy food release
When should you not use parchment paper?
Do not use parchment paper at high temperatures above 450°F, as it may not be safe for use in ovens beyond this point. For temperatures above 450°F, consider alternative nonstick solutions for your baking and cooking needs.
Sources
- https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/half-sheet-baking-parchment-paper
- https://thesmartbaker.com/collections/perfect-parchment
- https://breadtopia.com/store/parchment-paper-sheets-200/
- https://www.bakerssignature.com/products/unbleached-parchment-paper-baking-sheets-120-pack-12x16-inch
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parchment_paper
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