Parchment Paper History: How We Got Paper Perfect for Baking (2019)
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Parchment Paper History: How We Got Paper Perfect for Baking (2019) was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 1, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 49 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #23 of 30, reached on Nov 2, 02:52 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 2, 07:52 UTC.
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> NO The answer to the question, “Can I replace wax paper with parchment paper in the kitchen?” In fact, doing so might be a great shortcut to starting a fire. See, silicone material is designed in such a way that resists heat, which makes it perfect for baking; wax paper, also known as “greaseless paper,” is not.…
A tip I recently learnt: if lining a cake tin or similar with baking paper, scrunch it up really tight, then flatten, and it will fit to the tin very really
Parchment paper was definitely widely used in kitchens before the 00s.
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Is Parchment Paper History: How We Got Paper Perfect for Baking (2019) trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 2, 07:52 UTC, after 2 days of trending.
What is the highest rank Parchment Paper History: How We Got Paper Perfect for Baking (2019) reached?
#23 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 2, 02:52 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has Parchment Paper History: How We Got Paper Perfect for Baking (2019) been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 1, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (49 checks) since.
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49 points and 24 comments; submitted by colinprince on Oct 31, 2026.