It’s Tip Friday on Marilyn’s Treats.
And todays tip is Greasing a Pan.
Preparing your baking pan properly before filling it can save a lot of heartbreak (and cookie-break). We recommend using a non-stick pan spray, for quick, effective coverage, but a thin coat of vegetable shortening also does the trick. When using pan spray, hold the can upright and the pan perpendicular to it; you’ll get more even coverage that way, and less sputtering from the can.
When using shortening, spread evenly with a pastry brush or a piece of waxed paper.
Here are a few more techniques to help when you bake. Tip Friday Boiling Water, Tip Friday Greasing a Pan, Tip Friday Melting Chocolate and Tip Friday Lining a Pan.
This article is part of the Tips That Help in the Kitchen Series, Tip Friday.
I am Marilyn Lesniak. Writer, Photographer and Chief Bottle Washer behind the scenes at Marilyn's Treats. Follow me to my kitchen. 
great tip my friend. I’ll be featuring you tomorrow (wink) xo
Thank Katherine! The feature is such a surprise and honor! Have a blessed week!
Great tips as always Marilyn – thank you for sahring with Pin worthy Wednesday
Thank you Amber Jane for commenting. I m always happy to see you!
Such a great tip you have here!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you for commenting! See you at the next party.
Great idea to hold the pan up, I love parchment to for some uses!
Thank you Karren for the visit and kind words. I tried to comment on the party but still no selection. I see it on other posts but not the partes. Do you have them turned off somewhere? Have a great day.
What a great idea to hold the pan perpendicular to the spray. I tend to get a lot of sputtering when using the spray and then have to spread it around myself after spraying. Thanks for sharing the hint! 🙂
I am glad to help CJ! I always spray too much then have to wipe it arond and blot the excess! Thanks for commenting and have a great day!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you bring to the party this Thursday at 7:00.
Thank you Quinn. Glad you liked it.
Good tips! I always feel like I get non-stick spray everywhere! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week 🙂
I do Emily! Then I need to soak up the excess with a paper towel! Thanks for sharing ypur thoughts.
I love this! I learn something new each week. I was tilting the can of spray instead of holding up the pan! LOL Thanks!
I was tilting the can also. Getting a stream instead of a spray!???? Thanks Nikki for sharing.
Seems like the simplest tips often help so much!
Thanks for commenting Jmie. I enjoy learning an easier way of doing things just as much as knowing I m already doing them correctly!
Great tip you have here! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess! Those pierogies look yummy!
Parchment paper is my best friend. I use it always or at least when the pan will allow me to line it. I’ve been into silicone muffin cups lately and they work wonderfully too. Love your tips Marilyn.
Thanks Michelle for your thoughts. I have a silicone bar pan but it is hard to get usd to. It is flimsy and I flip it ll the time! Maybe I need something sturdier, like your muffn cups? I may give those a try. Have a great week.
Super useful! (Especially for a kitchen nightmare like myself!) x #overthemoon
Thank you Jess. I m glad you found it useful! Have a great week.
I like the idea of holding the pan so the spraycan stays upright – makes a lot of sense. Thanks for being part of #OverTheMoon ~ Leanne 🙂
Thanks Leanne! I was typically getting splattering and too much spray on my pans. So much that the bottom of my food was brown!
You have so many awesome tips! This one is one I needed
Thanks Helen. I was worried about this one even getting clicked as most folks would just shrug and surf on! Going to your party now!