Where would we be without the invention of baking paper? This non-stick heat-resistant baking paper also known as baking parchment or baking paper is an indispensable tool for bakers everywhere. It helps to neatly shape cakes brownies and other baked goods giving them perfectly baked edges while keeping the tins they are baked in nice and clean. The only problem is that it is not always the easiest material to work with. As anyone who has used baking paper knows trying to get this greaseproof paper to stay in the tin or stay in the tin at all is a task that is easier said than done (especially if you are throwing in a batter or crust that needs to be spread evenly into the mix).
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8 Life Hacks For Binder Clips
That’s exactly why you should enlist the help of an unlikely ally: the humble binder clip. It may seem like an odd addition to your baking arsenal but trust us when we say that this common office tool typically used to hold paper together is exactly what you need to keep your baking paper perfectly in place.
Using binder clips is definitely better than some traditional methods of holding baking paper in place. For example pre-greasing the pan is counterproductive as you’re left with a pan that needs to be thoroughly cleaned rather than quickly rinsed. There’s also the origami-style method of cutting the corners of the paper diagonally before folding the edges over each other — yes this is as fiddly and time-consuming as it sounds. Binding clips on the other hand can easily be attached to the edges of the pan over a sheet of baking paper that’s been roughly cut to size. Quick and easy is an understatement.
And that’s not all. This method also prevents the edges of the baking paper from falling into the mixture which can be tricky to get out once baking is complete. It gives you smooth sides instead of those with unsightly grooves. It also eliminates the risk of excess or overhanging paper catching fire which of course can happen if the paper is too close to the elements in the oven – especially if you’re using a fan oven. On that note you should only use binder clips that are made entirely of metal. They are oven-safe and unlike plastic won’t melt. Smaller binder clips are also best as the ends are small enough that they won’t get caught on the oven racks or heating elements.
