wax paper

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Shape dough into 4 disks and roll each between 2 sheets of wax paper to 1/8-inch thick. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Trick-or-Treater Sugar Cookies," 25 Sep. 2018 Lay the stacks side by side on a sheet of wax paper, pressing gently to form a log. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018 Lay the stacks side by side on a sheet of wax paper, pressing gently to form a log. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 27 June 2018 Lightly press a sheet of wax paper onto the top of the salmon. — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, "Perfect Poached Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce," 21 Nov. 2014 My mother would have slathered suntan oil all over me and made a tunafish sandwich, no crusts, wrapped in wax paper. — Alison Rose, Town & Country, "Hot Pursuit," 16 Dec. 2012 Place on wax paper and allow to chill for 15 more minutes. — Brooke Parkhurst, Redbook, "5 Ways to Make Cake Pops for Grown-Ups," 10 Dec. 2012 Set on wax paper until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. — Abigail Wilt, ajc, "3 no-bake cookie recipes you'll love," 10 July 2018 To serve, gently remove wax paper from underneath cake (holding cake in place with a metal spatula, if necessary), and sprinkle with chocolate chips. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018

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wax paper

noun

English Language Learners Definition of wax paper

: paper that is covered with wax in order to prevent water and other substances from passing through it and that is often used to wrap food

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