Baking Pan Coating

Pan Coating

This is so easy... and cheap.   I keep repeating over and over.... never, ever use cooking spray (Pam) on your baking pans.  Especially non-stick pans, it takes a nuclear explosion to remove it.

If you really want to spray and go, use Baker's Joy, but any spray tends to pool up in the bottom if you're spraying a muffin/cupcake pan.

This coating is so easy to use, and the last muffins I made slid out of the pan with no effort at all.

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/3 cup flour

Mix well, use a mixer or a food processor.  Store in a container in the fridge.   Brush it on the pan with a pastry brush.  When you take out of the fridge, stir it a little.  When it's all gone, throw the container away and start over!   (I use a cheap store brand plastic container with a snap on lid.)

This makes a full cup (duh) which is enough to last a year, and it probably won't keep that long, unless you're making dozens of muffins every day.   You can make a smaller amount, just be sure to use equal portions of oil, shortening, and flour, and you'll be fine.

HINT: Get a silicone pastry brush.  One of the best things I ever bought. The bristles don't get out of shape, you can use it on a hot skillet, and it washes up like new in the dishwasher.



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