Bread pan

Abread pan,also called aloaf pan,is akitchen utensilin the form of a container in whichbreadis baked. Its function is to shape bread while it isrisingduringbaking.The most common shape of the bread pan is theloaf,or narrow rectangle, a convenient form that enables uniform slicing. The bread pan is made from aconductive materialsuch asmetalwhich might be treated with anon-stickcoating. It can also be made of heat-resistant glass, ceramic, or a special type of paper that sticks to the dough but is easily removed, once cooked. Bread pans are found in a variety of designs and sizes providing the baker with different possibilities not only for baking bread, but also cakes and puddings.

Challahdoughproofingin glass and metal bread pans

Types of bread typically baked in bread pans include sandwich breads, brioche,challah,andraisin bread.

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  A loaf ofbanana breadsitting in a loaf pan
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  The same loaf of banana bread removed from the pan. Notice how it holds its shape.

See also

• Cake pan
• List of cooking vessels
• Proofing
• Pullman loaf,type of square slicing bread, made with a lidded bread pan