Calphalon Professional Nonstick 4-1/2-by-8-1/2-Inch Loaf Pan

The Calphalon Bakeware Collection offers superior products to the home baker. The Professional Nonstick 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-Inch Loaf Pan is a medium size loaf pan. The larger Calphalon Professional Nonstick Loaf Pan measures 5 x 10-Inches. I have found that most of my fruit and nut loaf recipes, as well as my family meat loaf recipe, need the larger pan. However, I have found the smaller loaf pans useful for when I want to bake gift loaves but do not want to use the "mini" size loaf pans. For instance, my honeycake recipe, when doubled, fits perfectly into three of the medium loaf pans.

In terms of baking times with these loaf pans, I have found that I have needed to use the longer recommended times for most recipes. I always test the center of each loaf with a toothpick to check for doneness. Even though these loaf pans have a nonstick coating, I still apply a light coating of butter to them before pouring in my batter. For a meat loaf, this extra greasing would not be...Read more