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This material is in every kitchen: what can be used to make a spoon or frying pan

Ihor Romanko

This material is in every kitchen: what can be used to make a spoon or frying pan
This material is in every kitchen: what can be used to make a spoon or frying pan

Foil is not only convenient for cooking, but it can also be used to make various kitchen tools and accessories. In this article, we're going to look at some simple ideas with foil that can come in handy in the kitchen.

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  1. Double foil as a baking tray. Foil can be used to create a steamer effect when baking in the oven. To do this, create a rectangle of double foil, then punch several holes in it to allow steam to escape. Place this rectangle in the bottom of the baking tin, then pour in your dough or ingredients. This will help to retain moisture and food preservation and reduce baking time;
  2. Foil as a baking tray. Foil can be used as a baking tin for cakes, buns and other goodies. Simply make a ball of foil and press it into the bottom of the baking dish. Then fill with dough or other ingredients and bake as usual;
  3. Foil as a food storage medium. Foil can be used as a convenient way to store food in the fridge. Simply cover a plate of food with a piece of foil and fold it over the edges to form an airtight package. This will help preserve the freshness and flavour of your food;
  4. Foil as an insulator for the oven. Foil can be used to create an insulating layer at the bottom of a baking tray to protect food from burning. Simply cut a rectangle of foil and place it on the bottom of the baking tray before putting it in the oven. This will help prevent your food from burning or scorching;
  5. Foil as an insulator for your hands. If you're cooking something hot on the stove or in the oven, use foil to protect your hands from burns. Simply make a rectangle out of the foil and fold it several times to create an insulating layer, then wrap it around the handles of the cookware or baking tin;
  6. Foil as a cleaning agent. Foil can be used as a cleaning agent for various surfaces, such as pans or stoves. Simply fold a ball of foil and use it to remove stains, grease or other dirt. The foil can also be used to clean your oven and grill;
  7. Foil as a means of cooking over a fire. Foil can be used for cooking over a fire, especially if you are camping or picnicking. Simply wrap your ingredients in foil, make a bag and place it on the fire. The foil will help retain moisture and flavour in your food;
  8. You can also make kitchen utensils out of foil, such as a spatula for stirring food in a pan, a spoon, a whisk, and even the pan itself. To do this, you need to take several layers of foil and roll them into the desired shape.

Thus, foil can be used not only for cooking but also for making kitchen tools and accessories. We hope that these ideas will come in handy in your kitchen and help make the cooking process even more convenient and enjoyable.

Earlier, we wrote about how to protect your garden and vegetable garden from rodents with foil and how to lay foil correctly when baking.

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