Norpro Stainless Steel 8.5 Inch Loaf Pan

These pans are superbly made. Being stamped from one sheet, they have no nooks and crannies in which residue can build up, and the edges are rolled and feel perfectly smooth. Bread bakes beautifully, and falls out of the overturned pan, leaving them looking almost perfectly clean - though I always spray them lightly with canola.

AND... MOST IMPORTANTLY, there is no non-stick layer to contaminate foods.

These exit the dishwasher looking as brilliant as they did the day they arrived (I never place any non-stick items in the dishwasher.)

There is one issue with these pans - their size: The cooking cavity is maybe 1" less in both width and length than typical bread pans (IMHO) though the depth (height) is similar.

This item is exactly what I expected. I make bread for our family using fresh-ground wheat flour (Nutrimill). We were using a silicon loaf pan and a Pirex loaf pan, and I definitely prefer the Norpro pan. The size and shape are on the money, and the polished finish is great. After several months of use, I have to say that every loaf has come out perfect. The pans are sturdy and should last indefinitely.

I have just started baking bread by hand (gave up the machine because of the teflon). I hesitated to buy a pan in the 25-dollar range, but was determined also to avoid non-stick coatings...finally , this seemed a good option.

So far I am v pleased. I oil it well before baking. Sometimes a loaf doesn't emerge without some help in one area or other, but on the whole it's pretty good. And it feels nice and robust.

I'm about to order a 2nd pan! Good price for a good product.