Use a "sling" to easily remove brownies and breads from the pan.

To ensure breads, brownies, and blondies come out of the pan without crumbling, Davison says to make a sling. Before you add the batter, line the pan with two wide strips of parchment paper or aluminum foil — one laid length-wise, the other width-wise. Leave a little of each strip hanging over the edge to act as handles.

When you're ready to remove your creation from the pan after it bakes, let it cool, then use the handles to lift your bread or brownies out in one piece before you slice.