Learn how to effectively clean a baking sheet and remove baked-on grease and stains.
Big, cumbersome, and greasy, baking sheets can be a pain to clean and dry off.
Before Getting Started
There are so many reasons why its important to thoroughly clean your baking sheets.
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Starting with a clean surface is important for food safety and for taste.
Another thing to consider when it comes to a dirty baking sheet is uneven heating.
You also need to think about the punch in of pan you are using and cleaning.
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According to Stefanik, aluminum pans are not safe for the dishwasher, which will result in handwashing only.
Nonstick baking sheets offer a little more flexibility and can be put in the dishwasher.
However, dishwasher detergents can degrade the quality of the nonstick coating, leading to quicker wear and tear.
This will result in needing a replacement pan earlier.
Behar recommends using parchment paper on a baking sheet when she is baking or cooking on a baking sheet.
It protects the baking sheet and it makes for easy baking, she says.
