Parchment paper is a humble kitchen staple that often hides in plain sight, overshadowed by flashier tools and gadgets ...

With one simple fold, you can cut a sheet of parchment into two perfect rounds ... will also reduce the unsightly appearance and dry texture of several layers of a dark bottom crust.

Like corn husks, parchment paper offers a thin, malleable material that can keep seasoned contents inside the folded envelope ... notice a slight difference in texture between tamales made ...