{"id":2138908,"date":"2025-05-02T09:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2138908"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:42:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:42:32","slug":"homemade-baking-spray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/homemade-baking-spray\/","title":{"rendered":"We Tested a Homemade Baking &#8216;Spray.&#8217; Here&#8217;s How It Went"},"content":{"rendered":"Baking spray ... Is it a kitchen hero or villain? People have varying opinions of this popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pantry-staples\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pantry staple<\/a>. On one hand, baking spray is a quick and effective tool for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-grease-a-cake-pan-the-right-way\/?srsltid=AfmBOor17TY_eK3FSClWrdhr6kK4XG8M3pwdfsM4EfkBrjB8oF-ujb0w\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">greasing cake pans<\/a> and baking sheets to ensure food doesn't stick during the baking process. On the other hand, aerosol cooking and baking sprays can contain problematic ingredients from both health and environmental perspectives. Plus, they're costly and their packaging, while sometimes recyclable, often ends up in the landfill.\r\n\r\nThat's why, when we discovered America's Test Kitchen developed a homemade baking spray recipe, we had to put it to the test.\r\n<h2>What is homemade baking spray?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-2138922 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diy-cooking-spray-041025-TOH-Laurenhabermehl-08.jpg?fit=700,1024\" alt=\"Homemade cooking spray dripping from a pastry brush into a mason jar\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nFull disclosure, this homemade baking \"spray\" is not a spray at all. Rather, it's a simple paste (similar in consistency to pancake batter) that you can brush onto your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/baking-in-glass-vs-metal-vs-ceramic\/?srsltid=AfmBOorm3ctKSfECHipzYGfiBv_cTcphJqvzdTsx2bV_vIRE819teHZZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">glass, ceramic or metal bakeware<\/a> using a pastry brush.\r\n\r\nLike commercial baking sprays, this recipe includes a combination of oil, emulsifiers and starch to help prevent food from sticking to baking pans. Unlike store-bought products, though, this homemade baking spray is made using just three ingredients you likely already have. The result is an effective pan release free from harmful propellants and problematic additives (such as soy lecithin, dimethyl silicone and diacetyl).\r\n<h2>Ingredients for Homemade Baking Spray<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>2\/3 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1\/2 cup vegetable shortening<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1\/2 cup vegetable oil<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How to Make Homemade Baking Spray<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-2138918 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diy-cooking-spray-041025-TOH-Laurenhabermehl-01-ASedit.jpg?fit=700,1024\" alt=\"Stand mixer whipping butter in a clear bowl\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n<h3>Step 1: Beat the flour and shortening<\/h3>\r\nUsing a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour and shortening at medium-low speed until they form a smooth paste, about two minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.\r\n\r\n<em>Editor's Tip:<\/em> If you don't own a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-stand-mixer-models\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stand mixer<\/a>, use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to beat the shortening and flour together by hand. Then, incorporate the oil in the next step using a wire whisk.\r\n<h3>Step 2: Add the oil<\/h3>\r\nWith the mixer set to low speed, slowly pour in the oil and mix until the baking spray is smooth, about one minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure no lumps remain.\r\n<h3>Step 3: Transfer and store<\/h3>\r\nOnce smooth, transfer the mixture to a lidded container, such as a Mason jar, and store it in the refrigerator or at room temperature until you're ready to use it.\r\n<h2>How to Use Homemade Baking Spray<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-2138920 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diy-cooking-spray-041025-TOH-Laurenhabermehl-04-ASedit.jpg?fit=700,1024\" alt=\"Brushing grease onto a bundt tin\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nWhen using a homemade baking spray, go ahead and be generous. We used roughly 1-1\/2 tablespoons of \"goop\" to coat the inside of a 10-cup bundt pan. For a small 8- or 9-inch square baking pan, you'll likely need a little less than 1 tablespoon to sufficiently coat the pan.\r\n\r\nTo apply, use a pastry brush with natural or silicone bristles to coat the bottom and sides of your pan. Brush it evenly into any corners and crevices on your pan to ensure a clean release.\r\n<h2>Is homemade baking spray worth it?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-2138933 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diy-cooking-spray-041025-TOH-Laurenhabermehl-05-ASedit.jpg?fit=700,1024\" alt=\"Unmolding a bundt cake from a well-greased blue pan onto a wire rack\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nYes, homemade baking spray works like a charm! This truly might be one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-kitchen-hacks\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchen hacks<\/a> we've tried in a while. Homemade baking spray comes together in less than 10 minutes and is super effective as a pan release. We tested this DIY product on aluminum, nonstick, ceramic and glass bakeware, and all of them passed with flying colors.\r\n\r\nAnother benefit of this goop is its affordability. These days, a single, standard-size can of our Test Kitchen's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cooking-spray\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">favorite cooking spray<\/a> costs around $4 per can. We did the math, and a batch of this homemade baking spray costs a mere $1.73 and yields a little more than 1 cup of product. Now, that's what we call a deal! Needless to say, this homemade baking spray will be a new fixture in our pantry for all of our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/grandma-s-best-baking-recipes\/?srsltid=AfmBOopRfhAR2vNIjniSsqt1uPbyrMJLHLg7RuECrPK0XzsvZT4uNLlc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baking recipes<\/a>.\r\n<h2>How to Store Homemade Baking Spray<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-large wp-image-2138919 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diy-cooking-spray-041025-TOH-Laurenhabermehl-03-ASedit.jpg?fit=700,1024\" alt=\"Homemade cooking spray mixture being poured from a bowl into a mason jar\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nThis homemade baking spray may be stored at room temperature in an airtight food storage container (e.g., a Mason jar) for up to three months. For longer storage, keep it refrigerated for up to six months.\r\n<h2>Homemade Baking Spray Tips<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Can you make homemade baking spray with gluten-free flour?<\/h3>\r\nYes! Another benefit of this homemade pan release is that you can make a gluten-free version using an equal amount of your favorite 1-to-1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-gluten-free-flour-blends\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gluten-free flour blend<\/a>.\r\n<h3>Why did this homemade baking spray turn my chocolate cake hazy?<\/h3>\r\nYou can use this homemade baking spray for just about any baked good. That said, it can leave a white cast or haze on darker-colored cakes or muffins. To prevent this, you can tint the pan release with cocoa powder. Add 1\/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder per tablespoon of homemade baking spray, and then use it as directed.\r\n<h3>Why did my pan release separate?<\/h3>\r\nSeparation is a natural occurrence with this homemade baking spray, especially if you don't use it promptly. If you notice separation, simply whisk the ingredients back together.\r\n<h3>Can I use homemade baking spray on nonstick pans?<\/h3>\r\nYes. Commercial baking sprays typically contain soy lecithin, an emulsifier that, while effective, can leave a sticky residue over time that requires more effort when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-nonstick-pan\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning nonstick pans<\/a>. Since this homemade version doesn't contain soy lecithin, you can use it without fear.\r\n\r\n<strong>Related:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pantry-staples-you-can-make-at-home\/?int_campaign=tmb_trend_recirc&amp;int_source=direct&amp;int_medium=tmb.com&amp;int_placement=single_card\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pantry Staples You Can Make at Home<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/when-you-should-use-cooking-spray-and-shouldnt\/?int_campaign=tmb_trend_recirc&amp;int_source=direct&amp;int_medium=tmb.com&amp;int_placement=single_card\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here's When You Should Use Cooking Spray (and When You Shouldn't)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/quick-baking-substitutions\/?int_campaign=tmb_trend_recirc&amp;int_source=direct&amp;int_medium=tmb.com&amp;int_placement=single_card\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Guide to Baking Substitutes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[cf]skyword_tracking_tag[\/cf]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This easy homemade baking spray may convince you never to buy a can from the store again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":2138921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[303719,303745],"categories-v2":[308324,308369],"coauthors":[206601],"acf":{"long_pin_file":{"ID":2138923,"id":2138923,"title":"Homemade Baking Spray Toh Long Pin Asedit","filename":"homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg","filesize":133415,"url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/homemade-baking-spray\/homemade-baking-spray-toh-long-pin-asedit\/","alt":"Homemade Baking Spray Toh Long Pin Asedit","author":"8116","description":"","caption":"","name":"homemade-baking-spray-toh-long-pin-asedit","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2138908,"date":"2025-04-30 19:23:29","modified":"2025-04-30 19:23:29","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1000,"height":1500,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?resize=150,150","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?fit=300,300","medium-width":300,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?fit=768,0","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":0,"large":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?fit=700,1024","large-width":700,"large-height":1024,"web-stories-poster-portrait":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?resize=640,853","web-stories-poster-portrait-width":640,"web-stories-poster-portrait-height":853,"web-stories-publisher-logo":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?resize=96,96","web-stories-publisher-logo-width":96,"web-stories-publisher-logo-height":96,"web-stories-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-baking-spray-TOH-long-pin-ASedit.jpg?fit=150,9999","web-stories-thumbnail-width":150,"web-stories-thumbnail-height":9999}},"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - 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