So you want to bake some bread, eh? You’re going to need some bread pans then. You can find them in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but the most common is the loaf pan because it makes standard size breads that you can cut into slices very easily.
In this article today I’m going to talk about several different pans that are popular; and talk about their prices and where you can find the best deals on them and maybe a little bit about how to make good bread if we have time.
So you’ve got your yeast and your wheat or grain and you’re ready to make some sourdough or french bread. Yeah, you’re a hardcore baker, but you still need a loaf pan! Well you’ve come to the right place.
A bread pan is not an entirely common piece of bakeware or cookware, most people don’t know enough to make their own dough let alone full blown bread which makes you the King or Queen of your kitchen; and there’s nothing you can’t do. Stick with me here, I’m in a funny mood!
So What are your options?
For the purposes of this article I’m going to assume that you’re just looking to make a basic loaf of bread which means loaf pans. Luckily for you, these are incredibly cheap most of the time. You can find one for between eight and $20 depending on the size. Here are a few the you should look out for.
Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch Loaf Pan
At $10 this is a nice smaller sized pan. It is heavy gauged aluminized steel with a durable nonstick coating on the inside and thick rolled edges they should keep it from warping at higher temperatures. One great thing about this one is that it is dishwasher safe so that you don’t have to wash it by hand. I give it a solid 95% A grade.
Kaiser La Forme 12-Inch Loaf Pan
At $15 this is a slightly larger pan that has five layers of nonstick interior so that you don’t need to flour the pan before hand and your bread will come out very easily. It also has a magnum coating that, in theory, allows you to cut the bread while it’s still in the pan though I’m not really sure I would try that. Based on other customer reviews I give this a solid 100% A+ grade.
Sante Cabin Kitchen Cast Iron Bread Pan
At around $19 this is a slightly more substantial pan. That may be because it is a true cast-iron piece of cookware that is non-seasoned. It has handles on each end that makes it easier to carry the pan in and out of the oven. The cast iron really allows for even distribution of heat that is so essential to baking bread. I give it a solid 98% A because of so many five out of 5 star reviews.
So there you have three solid options when it comes to bread pans. Some people like aluminum while other people like cast-iron and whatever you like personally, hopefully now you have an idea of the different price ranges you can expect to run into. Baking bread can be a lot of fun and it’s nice to know you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on the pan. Remember, bread is food for the soul!
