Todays Daft Question - Greaseproof Paper

lancsdave · 09-07-2008, 17:22

When you buy a roll of greaseproof paper, are both sides greaseproof ?

One side appears shinier than the other so if only one side is greaseproof, which is it ?

WillowTheWhisp · 09-07-2008, 17:26

I use it shiny side against the cake.

Margaret Pilkington · 09-07-2008, 17:28

both sides are greaseproof, but I always put the shiny side to the food.

cashman · 09-07-2008, 18:27

its not a daft question fer a dingle.

katex · 09-07-2008, 18:28

I used to use it as tracing paper.

panther · 09-07-2008, 18:31

I never use the stuff

cashman · 09-07-2008, 18:31

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Originally Posted by katex

I used to use it as tracing paper.

yep yer a real artist kate.

Gayle · 09-07-2008, 19:56

From my vast experience of cooking - shiny side definitely.

Oh, who am I kidding - haven't got a clue!

buttonsmum · 10-07-2008, 15:02

On the rare occasion that I do bake, I use shiny side to the food. Makes excellent tracing paper.

magpie · 10-07-2008, 20:38

same with tin foil which way round is that meant to go ? ....

lancsdave · 10-07-2008, 20:44

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Originally Posted by magpie

same with tin foil which way round is that meant to go ? ....

I always use that shiny side on the outside

Thanks for all ther replies, I guess it's unanimous that the more greaseproof side is the shiny side.

And just to confuse you all I don't use it for cooking or tracing

flashy · 10-07-2008, 20:46

well, i dont know if this is true or not, but i always put the shiny side of the tin foil to the inside if i am covering food with it in the oven, i reckon it keeps the heat in....but thats just my way of thinking

pipinfort · 10-07-2008, 20:54

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Originally Posted by flashytart

well, i dont know if this is true or not, but i always put the shiny side of the tin foil to the inside if i am covering food with it in the oven, i reckon it keeps the heat in....but thats just my way of thinking

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