We wonder if it might have something to do with the kind of pan you're using, Kelly. As we mention in the article, dark colored metal pans conduct heat most efficiently and are usually our pans of choice. If baking in glass or ceramic instead, it can help to lower the oven temperature by 25° to allow for a slightly longer bake, as well as to bake in the bottom third of the oven. If, on the other hand, you're baking in a disposable tin pan, you might find it helps to snuggle it within a cast iron pan to bake. We suspect that a more fully baked crust will release more easily from the pan, but don't forget that a non-stick vegetable oil spray can also help to ease the task. Mollie@KAF

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