greaseproof paper

British

/ ˈɡriːsˌpruːf /

noun

any paper that is resistant to penetration by greases and oils

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If you pop a piece of greaseproof paper in between each, it's easier to get just one out when it's frozen, Caroline suggests.

From BBC

Then place on greaseproof paper and leave at room temperature, exposed to the air.

From The Guardian

I used 200g digestive biscuits, broken up and mixed with 100g melted butter, then pressed into a cake tin lined with greaseproof paper.

From The Guardian

Put the aubergine cubes on a large oven tray lined with greaseproof paper, add three tablespoons of oil, half a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper, and toss to coat.

From The Guardian

“Lay them on greaseproof paper, freeze for two hours, then bag them and take out individual handfuls.”

From The Guardian

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