Can I use parchment paper instead of wax paper for this...?
The yeses are right. Both waxed paper and parchment paper will create a non-stick surface but one uses wax (impregnated in the "paper") and the other uses a silicone coating. Of the two, parchment is "better" because virtually nothing can stick to silicone, and silicone can take high heat without melting/etc or getting into or onto the food, BUT parchment paper is much more expensive than waxed paper. Silicone is also the material that "Silpat" and other silicone mats are made from, as well as many of the new flexible baking and cupcake pans you'll see around and things like silicone spatulas, potholders, etc. Diane B.
Can I use cooking spray instead of parchment paper?
The candy coating will get really sticky and hard when dried which is why you use parchment paper to make clean up and separating them from the pan easier. If you don't have parchment paper, then I would use cover your pan in foil and then use the cooking spray.
What can i use instead of wax paper/parchment paper, not for baking?
Most grocery stores are now selling mini cupcake papers in very decorative designs (100/box for 1.00!). I'd place each truffle into one of them so that your guests can manage them more easily and it looks festive to arrange them on a plate.
Can I use Aluminum foil instead of parchment paper when drying fruit in the oven?
I once tried lining a baking sheet with waxed paper while making cookies, because I was out of parchment paper... The waxed paper melted, and I ended up with a terrific mess in the oven with the smoke alarm blaring... Don't use the waxed paper. Peaches are too expensive to waste so needlessly, and waste them you will. However, you can't use foil either, because the peaches will stick. Your only real option is to run out and purchase parchment paper. You *could* try lining your baking sheet with brown paper. I've had success with using brown paper to dry meringues... I'm not going to guarantee this will work, though.
Can you use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper for baking?
Foil slows down heat transfer more than paper and things can stick to it.You may have to change the time and temperature a bit. And you may have to spray it with oil. You could probably substitute except If you are baking a dessert with short cooking times, or something with high acidity, or something that might stick. But that’s when parchment paper is usually recommended.
What can i use instead of wax paper?
It would be helpful if you would say what you need the parchment or wax paper for. But if you're cooking or baking and don't want the food to stick, use a light coating of oil or Pam.
What can you use as a substitute for parchment in a recipe?
Parchment paper is the best choice for non-stick baking, but during desperate times when you find an empty tube in your cupboard, the ideal substitute is to grease the pan. It is an age-old fashion to grease the pan, so that the baking remains non-stick while you make your favorite dishes.Aluminum foilWhether you are using a pan, mold or tray for baking, line it with a sheet of aluminum foil, and apply a coat of butter or cooking spray. Parchment paper gives a two-fold advantage to your baking, first is to prevent the ingredients from sticking, and the other one is to make lifting the finished item from the pan easier. Sometimes, the pan may be too small or delicate, so flipping or lifting the baked food may become very difficult. Here, the foil you will use will not stick to the tray or pan, and you may even leave some extra length to make lifting even easier. Applying butter will prevent the baked good from sticking to the foil.Silicone non-stick baking matIf you are using a flat tray for baking, then you may also apply a silicone non-stick baking mat. This will be a heat-resistant sheet for baking, which often proves to be an even better substitute to parchment paper.Grease and flourIf you are using baking molds, you will have to grease and apply flour on them. Coat the molds with cooking spray or butter, and then sprinkle some flour on them. Roll it around until the flour clings evenly to the grease, and tap it on a side to let any extra flour go.Poor substitutes to parchment paperSome people tend to use paper grocery bags or wax paper as an alternative to parchment paper, but this is not a wise thing to do. Fibrous paper or wax paper may ruin your food, as it may melt into your ingredients and stick to any hot mass you pour on it, such as a sugar candy or caramel. Wax paper may be used to line the tray, just to hold the item, or to separate layers of the already-baked items, either to wrap or store. Paper bags do not have any non-stick properties, due to which they may catch fire as your oven goes beyond 400˚ F.
Do you have to use parchment paper for baking macarons?
There seems to be some disagreement throughout the cooking/baking community on the answer to this question. It seems you do not have to use parchment paper, but many argue that it is the best way to ensure the macaron doesn’t stick. Another option that people offer instead of parchment paper are called Silpats, or silicon mats, that can be baked. One blogger had a useful macaron troubleshooting and frequently asked question page (Page on foodnouveau.com) that talks about this. Similarly, there are silicone macaron mats, made specifically for macarons (one blogger’s review here: Silicone Macaron Mat Review). It seems that parchment paper is a preference many people have when making macarons, but is not absolutely necessary.I called a local baker in my area who specializes in macarons and she said she always uses Silpats because she finds that parchment paper can curl in the oven and can result in not having a flat, smooth baking surface. Also, she said she doesn’t recommend using aluminum foil because it conducts heat differently and would probably result in more sticking to the bottom of the cookie which could ruin it more easily.I hope this is helpful!HannahLibrary School StudentReferencesAsselin, M. (2011, December 16). A macaron troubleshooting guide: Useful tips and advice to master the french delicacy. Retrieved December 10, 2015, from http://foodnouveau.com/destinati... Colonna, J. (2012, August 31). Silicone macaron mat review. Retrieved December 10, 2015, from http://madaboutmacarons.com/2012...