Pan Coating Recipes

HOMEMADE PAN RELEASE {BAKING SPRAY}

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in medium bowl and whisk well by hand. The mixture will be smooth and creamy.
• Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
• When ready to use:
• Dip a pastry brush into the mixture and spread over bottom and sides of cake pan.

5 MINUTE CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp butter.
• Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so your mixture doesn't burn (especially towards the end). When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
• Transfer immediately onto a sheet of parchment paper and separate the nuts right away. Using two spatulas will make this task go faster. You don't want to give the nuts a chance to turn into a wad of inseparable delicious goodness unless you are the only person who will be enjoying the wad ;). Seriously, move quickly from the time the nuts are coated until they are separated out on the parchment paper.
• Once the coating hardens (5-7 minutes), you can transfer them to a bowl and enjoy!

PAN RELEASE, PROFESSIONAL PAN COATING (BETTER THAN PAM SPRAY!)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Using an electric mixer beat until mixture has increased in volume slightly and resembles marshmallow cream.
• Place in a container with a lid and store on the counter or in a cupboard (in hot weather it may be refrigerated).
• The mixture tends to separate slightly upon sitting in your cupboard or refrigerator so mix before using, then brush pans using a pastry brush or a clean paper towel.

PAN-FRIED SMELTS

Steps:

• Rinse the smelts thoroughly and pat dry. Place the bread crumbs, salt and pepper into a large resealable bag and shake to combine. Place the lemon juice into a shallow dish. Dip the smelts into the juice and then place in the bag with the dry mixture and shake until the fish are well coated. You can coat 2 to 3 fish at a time, depending on their size.
• Place enough peanut oil into a 12-inch cast iron skillet just to cover the bottom of the pan. Place over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the smelts to the pan, 4 to 5 at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through.

LECITHIN PAN COATING

Steps:

• We've all seen PAM and other sprays for Non stick cooking.
• Now you can make your own at a fraction of the cost and no additives at all. Just pure liquid Lecithin which is a derivitive of Soy Beans.
• You can buy Liquid Lecithin in most health food stores.
• Pour Vodka into a jar with a screw on lid. Add the lecithin and shake to dissolve. That's it!
• If the idea of Vodka bothers you, you can use vegetable oil, corn oil or canola oil. But the oils will not dissolve the lecithin completely.
• As your pan heats the alcohol will evaporate leaving nothing but a thin coating of lecithin. NOTHING sticks! And it's easy to wash up.
• You can apply this with a basting brush, or a small spray bottle. I find a square of clean paper towel works best.
• Use only as much as needed to cover the bottom of a pan. A little goes a long way. No refrigeration required.
• Personally, I LOVE IT.