waxed paper
noun
: paper coated or treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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Using the waxed paper as a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Remove and discard waxed paper; cool completely on wire racks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Covering the cooling rack with tin foil or waxed paper would hinder airflow and circulation and cause uneven cooling.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Line the bottom of pans with parchment or waxed paper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Remove and discard waxed paper; cool completely on wire racks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Covering the cooling rack with tin foil or waxed paper would hinder airflow and circulation and cause uneven cooling.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Line the bottom of pans with parchment or waxed paper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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