Parchment Paper Definition
Parchment paper is a paper that has been treated with sulfuric acid and coated with silicone. The sulfuric acid makes the paper’s surface smooth, resists grease and moisture, and tolerates high oven temperatures.
The silicone coating prevents foods from sticking.
Check our cooking pizza on parchment paper article for more information.
Here’s the Parchment Paper We Recommend
Nonstick, precut, reusable parchment paper is your best baking assistant. There's almost nothing it can't make easier.
Each sheet of perfectly flat parchment measures 16½" x 12¼", which is just the right size for most cookie sheets, and it nestles perfectly into our half sheet pans without any curling or adjusting required.
It's oven-safe to 450°F, strong, reliable, and trusted by the best in the business.