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<p>Q: I have seen recipes that call for buttering or greasing a cake pan, then placing parchment paper on top and then buttering the parchment. What is the point of buttering the bottom of the pan?

We talked to chefs to learn about the clever ways they use parchment paper—it's not just for lining cookie sheets! As a liner for cake pans and cookie sheets, there really is no substitute for ...

Parchment paper is an incredibly versatile kitchen essential known for its unique properties. With its non-stick surface and heat resistance, it proves useful for a variety of cooking tasks. After I ...

I have seen recipes that call for buttering or greasing a cake pan, then placing parchment paper on top and then buttering the parchment. What is the point of buttering the bottom of the pan? For that ...