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Paper Bag Cooking!!!

This has to be tried, so simple yet it will leave your friends talking about it for ages. What I do is serve the paper bag on a warmed plate and let them open it, believe me the aromas just spill out and thats the secret!!

How To Make Paper Bag to cook in:

Folds must be made so that they overlap all the way around the outside rim…this makes it air tight and allows the pressure to build up like a pressure cooker…unique to this method of cooking.

Fold a piece of greaseproof paper- not waxed- in half lengthwise & cut into shape, either heart or semi-circle be sure to layer all the pieces of paper together to ensure uniform parcels.

Oil on both sides, the food is then placed on one half of the bag.. partially cooked or raw, presentation side down, herbs etc placed on top.

Then fold the empty portion of paper over this, twisting & folding to ensure a good seal.

Turn parcel over so folds are on underside. Then place in a moderate oven.