What should be done before using a pan coated with a nonstick finish?
A. Before using the first time, wash the utensil with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly with hot water and dry immediately. Then apply a film of cooking oil or shortening to the inside surface with a cloth or paper towel. Solid shortening is more effective than oil when greasing a bakeware pan for baking cakes. However, silicone-coated bakeware does not require pre-seasoning.
