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Noel's avatar
Noel
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Jun 28, 2015

HELP, HELP....our popovers are sticking in the muffin pan

DW is stumped. This is done at home not in the RV. First time in a special non-stick popover pan....they came out easy. Since then, it has been a hassle to get them out.

DW has been spraying Pam or something into the pan. Think we also used butter. Baking at 425 for awhile and than reducing to 325 degrees.

What is the secret to get the popovers to slide out of the pan?

We both thank you....in advance
  • johnhicks's avatar
    johnhicks
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    That spray stuff gets goopy/sticky and can be difficult to wash out. Use oil or butter.
  • Noel's avatar
    Noel
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    We tried Dave/chefdc1 hint: SUCCESS. And then some. Thank you a lot. My wife thanks you..........
  • Happytraveler's avatar
    Happytraveler
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    Jul 04, 2015
    You might have a bad oven, my sister did. If it's gas oven call the gas company and have them check it out. I think your temp. is way to high at the beginning. I don't think I ever baked pastries at 425.
  • Noel's avatar
    Noel
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2015
    Thank you all for the multitude of solutions. We will try some and report back.
  • mgirardo's avatar
    mgirardo
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2015
    Baker's Joy works better than other non-stick sprays, because it also has flour in it.

    Wax Paper? I wouldn't want wax on my food, but Parchment Paper works very well in place of oil, butter or non-stick spray. Parchment is non-stick. I haven't found anything that will stick to it. It handles temps up to 425 without issue. Above that, it will brown a little.

    -Michael
  • Opie431's avatar
    Opie431
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2015
    Once in a while as I am watching TV I made hundreds of circles to fit in the bottom of the pans. Than I have to make sure I do not lose them. I fold the wax paper so I can cut out about six each time.
    I thought it was just my gluten free flours that make it necessary.
  • chefdc1's avatar
    chefdc1
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2015
    I am a chef, and at one point my career, I was the chef at The Swift House Inn in Middlebury, VT...I have made thousands of popovers. The best method, I have found, it's to pre heat the pans, then put a decent amount of oil our melted butter in the bottom of each cup. The hot oil makes them really pop and they won't stick. Not the healthiest, but tasty!
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2015
    One failsafe method is to cut a piece of wax paper the size and shape of the pan bottom. It is how I do all my non stick cake pans and works very well as long as one doesn't allow the baked item to cool for too long on the pan. Has your DW been diligent about flipping the pan say within 10 - 15 minutes?
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jun 28, 2015
    High heat renders most non-stick pans very sticky. That's my answer, google may have better ones.

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