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Pan release (cake goop)

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baking pan spray alternative, cake release, homemade pan grease, pan release
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
A spreadable pan grease made of flour, shortening and oil, kept in a jar and brushed thin onto baking pans. Includes shortening-free and coconut oil versions.

Ingredients

Standard version

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (a very light olive oil is also suggested)

Shortening-free version

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil

Coconut oil version

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup soft (not melted) coconut oil
  • 1 cup neutral oil

Directions

  • Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl until fully blended.
  • Spoon into an airtight container, such as a mason jar.
  • To use, brush a thin coat onto the pan with a pastry brush.

Notes

Storage: refrigerated airtight up to 6 months; cool pantry about 3 months (less in warm kitchens). If it firms in the fridge, let it sit 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature or run warm water over the jar. Use a clean brush or spoon each time.