The bottom sheet of a springform pan typically has bumps and a raised lip. Should the lip go up or down?
I've probably done it both ways in the past. Is it just a matter of personal preference?
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2At first I was quite surprised, because my own pans happen to have a different kind of lip, and it is quite clear that the pan is supposed to fit in only one way. Adding a clear picture of your type of pan, with the lip visible, would improve the question. – rumtscho Apr 20 '18 at 14:24
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@rumtscho I considered adding a picture but I was pressed for time. Maybe I'll add it later. – Mark Ransom Apr 20 '18 at 14:31
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It's personal preference.
However, it's easier to cover the base of the pan in grease-proof paper when the lip is downward. When the lip is upwards, it can be difficult to get the lining paper into the edges at the bottom without it crinkling a lot.
You get slightly less mix into the pan, but it's not really noticeable. For me, it's easier to handle a downward lip.
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The lip is supposed to be down, but the sky won't fall if you get it upside down. If you put the lip up you get a lip shaped indentation in the finished cake, and you have to clean underneath it, which can be a pain.
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