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Testing a Sheet Pan Hack Roasting from Tiktok!

Introduction

If you struggle with keeping parchment paper flat on a baking sheet, there's a hack I found on TikTok that might be helpful for you. My parchment paper usually curls up, and I have to repeatedly smooth it out to keep it in place, which doesn't always work. Here's a step-by-step guide to the TikTok hack:

  1. Pour Water: Start by pouring a little water into the bottom of the baking pan. The water should help grip the parchment paper and hold it in place.

  2. Weigh Down the Paper: Lay the parchment paper on top of the water in the pan. The water acts as an adhesive, making the paper more manageable.

  3. Cut Diagonal Slits: Cut diagonal slits in all four corners of the parchment paper. This allows the edges to fold over and tuck in more securely.

  4. Tuck the Edges: You may still need to do some tucking, but for the most part, the parchment paper should stay put with this method.

There's a minor drawback - this method might add a little too much steam when roasting vegetables. Despite this, I'd give the hack an 8 out of 10 for ease and effectiveness.

Keywords

  • Struggle with parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Hack from TikTok
  • Water as adhesive
  • Cut diagonal slits
  • Tuck edges
  • Roasting vegetables
  • Steam issue
  • Effectiveness rating

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of pouring water into the baking pan? A: The water helps to grip the parchment paper and hold it in place on the baking sheet.

Q: Why do you need to cut diagonal slits in the corners of the parchment paper? A: Cutting diagonal slits makes it easier to fold and tuck the edges of the parchment paper, helping it stay flat.

Q: Does this method have any drawbacks? A: Yes, it might add a bit too much steam when roasting vegetables, potentially affecting their crispiness.

Q: How effective is this TikTok hack? A: The hack is quite effective, as long as you don't mind the slight increase in steam. I would rate it 8 out of 10.

Q: Do you still need to do some tucking of the parchment paper? A: Yes, you might still need to tuck in the edges of the parchment paper, but this method significantly helps to keep it in place.

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