Bread & loaf pans - for homemade bread and other sweet or sour homemade pastries
What are Bread and Loaf Pans?
Loaf pans, commonly referred to as bread tins, are a type of cake pan that is usually rectangular in form and have deep walls that permit the rising of the dough. They are designed primarily for baking bread but may be used to bake a variety of other dishes, such as meatloaf, lemon drizzle, terrines, banana bread, and various loaf cakes and pates.
What should you consider when buying a bread & loaf pan?
- Size: Decide what type of bread you are going to bake most often. In Kulina you will get traditional high-domed bread pans, longer or shorter loaf pans, as well as silicone moulds for baguettes or bread rolls.
- Material: Aluminum, cast iron, silicone, and ceramics are popular materials used to make bread pans.
- Features: Your baked products will slide out of the tin more easily if it has a non-stick coating, perforated holes encourage air circulation for crunchier crusts, and a cover will keep the bread nicely square.
For regularly baking bread and loaf cakes, Kulina has a variety of loaf pans available from top-notch brands such as the de Buyer, Emile Henry, Eva Solo and Lékué. A lot of our bread pans have a non-stick coating that makes it simpler to remove the loaf or cake from the pan.
What is the ideal baking pan for bread?
The appropriate pan must be used while baking bread in order for it to cook consistently and form a gorgeous outside crust. A bread or loaf pan with high edges that allow the bread to rise is designed particularly for baking bread. For consistent heating and simple removal, use an aluminium steel, non-stick bread pan. A lidded loaf pan will prevent your bread from rising, resulting in a square-shaped loaf with a uniform structure and a deep golden crust.
Is a metal pan preferable for baking bread?
Metal pans are the preferred baking method for most bakers. Metal loaf pans conduct heat easily and rapidly, allowing heat to move through the pan and then into your dough to help bake loaves more evenly.
Ready to start baking some bread? You can use a professional loaf/bread pan from Kulina's extensive collection of professional bakeware to simplify the process.