When comparing Baking Paper vs Greaseproof Paper, it is important to understand that non-stick baking paper is not the same as greaseproof paper. Knowing the differences will help you choose the best option for the type of baking you are doing.
The non-stick baking paper has a thin silicone coating to prevent your baking from sticking to oven trays and cake tins without having to grease with butter or oil. The maximum permitted oven temperature depends on the particular product, although some baking papers are rated for use at temperatures up to 220°C.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended maximum temperature when using baking paper. Top tip – use two sheets on either side of your pastry when rolling out. It does away with the need to use flour to stop it from sticking to the benchtop or rolling pin.
It can also be used to make paper icing bags and for wrapping food to cook ‘en papillote’.
Greaseproof paper is designed to resist oils and fats, but it does not necessarily have the non-stick properties of silicone-coated baking paper. Traditional uncoated greaseproof paper may require additional greasing when used to line baking tins or trays, while specialist silicone-coated varieties are also available.
Let your baking cool before peeling it away. This makes removal easier and reduces sticking. Its thinner texture makes it ideal for lining a tart case before adding pastry weights during blind baking, as it moulds into the pastry case more easily. Greaseproof paper’s suitability for oven use and maximum permitted temperature vary between products. Some varieties are intended primarily for wrapping and storing food, so always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using greaseproof paper for baking. Greaseproof paper also works well for wrapping and storing food.
Then there is ‘waxed’ paper, unsuitable for oven use and therefore not recommended for baking. As the name suggests, it has a thin wax coating, ideal for sandwiches, fresh storage, and wrapping high-fat or moist foods. However, it performs poorly when heated—so don’t even try!
Whatever your needs are, there is a paper to suit them. Food Paper offers kraft, wax, baking, and more, available in any size
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For applications requiring recyclable, food-contact compliant silicone-coated baking paper, Food Paper offers a specialist solution. Samples are available on request.
