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What is the purpose of parchment paper in baking? Is there an alternative?

Asked by missyb (806points) December 18th, 2009

I’m trying out a new recipe with a few steps involving parchment paper, which I forgot to buy. What exactly IS parchment paper? What is it’s purpose? Do I really need it or is there something else I can use, like foil or freezer paper?

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