Silpat
The Silpat is a liner made of silicone and fiberglass which replaces the need for baking paper. It comes in standard sizes to fit your baking pans. The non-stick surface allows baked goods to slide off the mat after baking without the need for a spatula. The mat serves double-duty as a non-stick surface for rolling out sticky doughs or candies.
A damp sponge easily removes any residue from the mat or it can be washed in soapy water. Do not use knives or sharp edges on the mat to avoid marring the non-stick surface. Store either flat or rolled; never folded.
Prices start at about $11 for the smallest size. Considering you'll get two to three thousand uses from each mat, it's cheaper than baking paper in the long run and performs better.
Issue 10 - First Principles Cookbook
The second edition of my Basics Cooking Handbook that sold 100,000 copies in its first print run, is now available online from bitesizecooking.com. Find out all about it.


First Principles
The Basics Cooking Handbook