Think baking paper is only good for covering the bottom of baking trays? So get ready to discover some incredible alternative uses that no one knows about.
When you think of parchment paper, what do you remember? Probably from a scene from your childhood, with your mother or grandmother placing it at the bottom of a cookie sheet, for example; or, at the very least, cooking programs. Is it or is it not true?
But anyone who thinks that baking paper is only for that purpose is mistaken. As you will see throughout this post, this material can be very useful in everyday life and is perfect when improvising some things.
For example, if you don’t have a funnel at home and you need to bottle something, why not use parchment paper? It’s even liquid-proof and won’t fall apart that easily, you know?
And what about gift wrapping made with baking paper? Although it may seem strange at first glance, if finished with a colored ribbon the wrapping looks beautiful and original!
Did you like the ideas? So you really need to know everything you can do with baking paper, as well as how to use it when cooking.
Check out some unusual uses for baking paper:
1. Improvise funnel
If you don’t have a funnel at home, you can improvise using parchment paper. You just need to do it as in the photo, leaving a small opening at the tip (which can also be adjusted, according to your needs, with scissors), and glue the sides with adhesive tape.
Best of all, this funnel can even be used to pass liquids, as the baking paper is water resistant.
2. Wrap gifts
If you need to wrap a gift at the last minute and don’t have the right paper to do so, run to the kitchen and grab some parchment paper.
It can become a super elegant gift wrap if you finish the wrapping with a colored ribbon, for example, or any other decoration.
3. Protect microwaves from splashes
Baking paper is also a great option for an improvised lid when heating food, especially fatty foods or liquids, in the microwave.
Just cover the bowl with a damp piece of paper, so that it becomes more adherent, and that’s it. No splashes in your microwave.
4. Packaging food
Baking paper is also great when packaging food, especially those that need to go in the refrigerator.
In fact, it is a good option for the plastic bag. Just remember to fold the sides of the package well to prevent the food from leaking or, depending on the case, from drying out.
5. Polish chrome parts
Faucets, other sink details and other chrome parts in your home will shine if you polish them with baking paper, you know? To work, they need to be clean and dry, so you use some leaves to add shine.
The paper releases a light layer of paraffin on the chrome parts and provides a type of waterproofing. This prevents the formation of stains, for example.
6. Protect drawers and shelves
A simple trick to prevent dust from accumulating at the bottom of drawers or on shelves is to use baking paper to cover them.
Before storing things in these places, you just need to cover them with the material and that’s it. Then, just change the paper from time to time.
7. Prevent some objects from getting stuck
Remember the case of chrome pieces, where we said that the baking paper releases a thin layer of paraffin on them? The same thing happens with curtain rods that don’t let the rings slide properly, beyond the edges of doors and even zipper teeth.
You just need to wax them with baking paper and that’s it, your problem will be solved and everything will slide smoothly, without getting stuck.
So, did you like the tips? Did you already know any of these unexpected uses for baking paper? If you know of any other unusual uses for this kitchen material, be sure to tell us in the comments!
Now, speaking of extra uses, you will be shocked by what we are going to show you in this other post: 9 uses for tea bags that you would never have imagined.
Source: Home and Beauty Tips, Everything Tasty
