I did not do anything to the bottom of the pie plate, no grease, no waxpaper, nada. It came out perfectly intact. Maybe the butter serves as the grease factor. And Brian, it is awesome!! Try it, you'll like it! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />