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What do you line a meatloaf pan with?

For a loaf pan, you'll need a piece of parchment that's the length of the loaf pan and about three times its width. Spray or oil the pan, then press in the parchment paper so that there's overhang on the two long sides. Be sure to spray or oil the bare sides, as well.

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This article is part of the Basically Guide to Better Baking, a 10-week, 10-recipe series designed to help you become a cooler, smarter, more confident baker. Like 90 percent of the people on Food Instagram™, I’m an anxious baker. I’ll read a recipe multiple times before setting out the ingredients, only to double check each step of the way. I’ll spend full minutes comparing my in-progress product to reference photos, wondering whether I’ve reached the right shade of toasty blonde or if I’m still in roasty beige territory (I wish I were joking). But I never waste time worrying about how I’ll get my confection out of the pan without ruining it, and that’s all thanks to parchment paper, a nearly miraculous heat-resistant nonstick material. When it comes to lining square pans and loaf pans, there’s a quick and effective trick that guarantees success every time: Line the pan with enough parchment to hang over its edges. The parchment flaps don't have to cascade out of the pan, exactly, but you do want them tall enough that you can get a good grip. These makeshift “handles” will allow you to hoist your final product out of the pan, ensuring neat edges without clinging or sticking. This also a) eliminates the risk you’ll scratch up your pan by slicing inside it; b) means that you don’t have to flip over a bar with delicate layers; and c) limits the time you’d otherwise spend scrubbing stuck-on brownie bits.

Here’s how to line your pan with parchment overhang:

For a square pan, start by lightly coating it with a thin layer of nonstick cooking spray. This will hold your parchment paper in place. Cut or tear a sheet of parchment paper that’s about twice as long as your pan. Fold it in half down its length, then use scissors or sharp chef's knife to cut it into two smaller rectangles. With a little trimming, each should sit flush along the bottom of the pan and rise up two of its opposite walls. Fit one sheet in the pan, spray or oil lightly, then place the other sheet in the opposite direction (that is, perpendicular to the first sheet) so that all four walls are covered. Smooth out any bubbles or creases. For a loaf pan, you’ll need a piece of parchment that’s the length of the loaf pan and about three times its width. Spray or oil the pan, then press in the parchment paper so that there’s overhang on the two long sides. Be sure to spray or oil the bare sides, as well. From here, you’re all set to fill your pan with your creations: layers of shortbread, butterscotch, and luscious chocolate, maybe? And this time, you won’t have to worry about the big reveal—just use the makeshift handles you created from that extra parchment paper to lift your confection without any sticking. Now, you’re free to cut it on a flat surface without stressing about scratching your pan. After all, you’ve probably got more important things to think about.

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Are chick fil a fried nuggets keto friendly?

Can I eat Chick-Fil-A nuggets on keto? You sure can. Chick-Fil-A offers both regular (aka breaded) and grilled nuggets, and the latter are super low in carbohydrates. An eight-piece order of grilled nuggets contains just one gram of carbs, three grams of fat, 25 grams of protein and 130 calories.

Lucky for you, many items on Chick-Fil-A’s menu are keto friendly as-is or can be easily modified to fit the bill. It’s usually a matter of ditching the bun and ordering grilled chicken instead of breaded (but more on that below). The zesty buffalo sauce and garden herb ranch sauce contain little to no carbs and are a good way to add extra fat to your meal. Order the unsweetened iced tea to wash everything down. (There’s also diet soda and diet lemonade, but keep in mind they’re sweetened with sugar substitutes like Splenda and aspartame.) Just keep in mind that to truly follow a keto diet, you’ll want to be mindful of not just low carb options, but high fat ones as well. (According to proponents of the keto lifestyle, this is crucial to staying in ketosis and running on fat.)

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