__ paper: baking layer (9)

I believe the answer is:

parchment

(Other definitions for parchment that I've seen before include "High-quality paper" , "Writing sheet made from animal skin" , "sheepskin" , "Skin prepared for writing on" , "Work on skin" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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