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Is parchment paper the same as wax paper?

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Parchment is not paper, it is made of calf skin.

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Is wax paper the same as parchment paper?
No! Do NOT use wax paper, a fire could start in your oven!
Is parchment paper the same as baking paper?
Parchment is dried bark.
Can you use wax paper if no parchment paper?
No, it will burn. You can use white copy paper. It will tent to stick to the product, but will keep it from sticking to the pan. It will pull off of the product without damaging it.
Is wax paper the same as freezer paper?
Nope.... wax paper is wax coated paper, Freezer paper is white butchers paper with a plastic coating. Much thicker.
What is the difference between wax paper and parchment paper?
Parchment is effectively teflon coated. Wax paper is wax coated. Parchment paper is non-stick even at high temperatures. Wax paper at high temps will melt and stick to the product. Wax paper is ideal...