Baking parchment/greaseproof paper

[Bummle]

Is there a difference?

[Buenchico]

Baking parchment has a silicone coating which makes its 'non-stick' properties far greater than those of greaseproof paper.

Chris

[scrummyyummy]

Thanks, Chico, I never knew that. That explains why my flapjacks stick to the greaseproof paper even though I had oiled it. I'll try baking parchment next time!

[merciasounds]

Get yourself a re-usable teflon sheet - nothing sticks to it, it's re-useable again and again, and works out far cheaper than baking parchment. I find it's especially good if you're cooking something cheese topped - you know how that sticks - or beaten egg - i bought mine from Amazon for under a fiver with a five year guarantee

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1310314453&sr=8-1

[rowanwitch]

better still invest in some reusable silicone sheets they are even better and last for ages

[Bummle]

Sorry for taking so long to thank you for your helpful answers - I've not been able to log on for a couple of days.
I had only greaseroof paper and unfortunately my pavlova stuck so we had eton mess instead.
As a keen recycler I like the sound of the reuseable stuff so I'll certainly be getting some of that.
Thank you all.