Reynolds Family of Products : Reynolds® Cut-Rite® Wax Paper : Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Reynolds® Cut-Rite® Wax Paper in the oven?
Cut-Rite® Wax Paper may be used as a liner in baking cakes, quick breads, muffins or any baked food in which the batter completely covers the wax paper lining. Wax paper should never be directly exposed to the heat of an oven.

Why should I line my cake pan with wax paper?
When you line cake pans with Reynolds® Cut-Rite® Wax Paper, there is no need to grease and flour the pans. Here's a quick tip: Place each cake pan on wax paper, trace around bottom, cut out a wax paper circle and drop it into the pan. After baking and cooling, loosen sides of cake with a knife. Invert cake onto a cooling rack. Remove pan and peel off wax paper for a smooth surface that's ready to frost.

Can I use Reynolds® Cut-Rite® Wax Paper in the microwave?
Cut-Rite® Wax Paper can be used as an inexpensive, spatter-free cover for microwave heating, to loosely cover foods for microwave defrosting and to cook vegetables in the microwave. For microwave cooking, always microwave at least 1/2 cup of food at a time and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with Cut-Rite Wax Paper to hold in just the right amount of heat and moisture without steam buildup.

How do you press leaves with wax paper?
Place leaf between 2 pieces of Cut-Rite® Wax Paper; put that between 2 pieces of brown paper bag and press with a warm iron.

Who invented wax paper?
Thomas Edison is given credit for inventing wax paper.