Question: is waxed paper the same as baking paper?
Answer: Waxed paper (or wax paper as it is also called) actually has wax on it, so it should not be used in the oven. NOTE: Baking paper can be used in most applications that call for wax paper as a non-stick surface. However, the reverse is not true, as using wax paper may cause smoke in the oven and affect taste.