Simply Recipes on MSN

Is the dark brown buildup on your baking sheets safe? An expert weighs in

A patina on baking sheets creates a safe, naturally nonstick surface for easier cooking. Older, darker baking sheets heat faster and brown food more efficiently than shiny ones. Hand-washing baking ...
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This cast iron skillet trick creates the perfect proofing environment—no water bath, no oven babysitting

Forget the water bath or oven light—this simple trick for proofing doughs and batters is effortless, consistent, and mess-free.