Chicago Metallic Commercial 1-1/2-Pound Loaf Pan

I have baked bread for ten years and it is with delight that I cast away my old battered bread pans. These new pans are sturdy enough for a lifetime and the light colored metal surface does not burn the crust. I find this especially important when baking breads with a high sugar content which tend to over-brown. I will never buy dark, non-stick coated pans after using these. The bread does not stick at all when I use just a little oil on the pan and the sharply creased corners do not get all gunked up (as I feared), they just make a beautifully shaped loaf.

I bought two of these loaf pans a couple of months ago. I have used them frequently to make peach, banana, and pumpkin breads. My loaves have turned out perfectly every time, lightly brown outside and moist inside. The pan conducts heat evenly and baking times are true. No need to decrease oven temperatures or adjust baking times with this pan. While the pan is not non-stick I have not found this to be a problem in any way. My loaves have slide right out of the pan without difficulty.
The only problem I have found comes when cleaning. The way the sides of the pan are "folded" it creates crevices in the internal corners of the pan. Food particles become lodged in there and are very difficult to remove. I have been using a soft tooth brush to try to get crumbs out of the crevices. Also, water tends to hide in these crevices after cleaning, both internally and externally, making it difficult to thoroughly dry the pan. Since I have only had my pans a couple of months I...Read more

This loaf pan is heavy weight and very durable. Anything that you bake in it browns evenly not to mention easy release when you bake bread. Highly recommended !!!