What size are bread tins?

Loaf Pan Size Chart

Pan shape and size	Pan shape and size
Loaf pan, 8½” x 4½” x 2½”	6 cups
Loaf pan, 9″ x 5″ x 3″	8 cups
Pain de mie pan (Pullman loaf pan), 9″ x 4″ x 4″	10 cups
Pain de mie pan (Pullman loaf pan), 13″ x 4″ x 4″	14 cups

What can I use if I don’t have a bread pan?

If you don’t have a bread pan, press the two ends closer together, and place the loaf on a greased baking sheet. When baking, the loaf will spread out a bit and create a more oval-shaped loaf. It will have the look of artisan bread or a classic French bread.

Do I need to grease a bread tin?

Your bread tins will still need to be oiled every time you use them and wiped clean with kitchen paper towel to remove any old bits of bread or flour from your previous baking. If you still get problems with bread sticking to your bread tin, this is what you need to do.

Is it better to bake bread in glass or metal?

Aluminum is good for cakes, bars, and pies—but also for breads: focaccia, sandwich loaves, and rolls. Because metal heats up faster than glass, it contributes to a better rise and crisper, browner edges.

Can you bake bread in aluminum foil pans?

Shiny Aluminum Pans The best choice for baked goods consistent in color and texture. It prevents quick bread loaves and coffeecakes from becoming too dark on the bottom and around the sides of the pan.

Can I use foil to bake bread?

1. Aluminium Foil. Aluminium foil can be used instead of parchment paper, but you would have to dust it with flour or grease it with oil to prevent your bread from sticking; aluminium foil does not have the inherent non-stick ability as parchment paper.

Can you bake bread in a glass bread pan?

Glass Baking Dish Ovenproof glass baking dishes brown the bread well and you can see the browning of the crust on all sides. When substituting a glass baking dish for a metal baking pan called for in a recipe, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F.

Can I use an 8×8 pan instead of a loaf pan?

If you’re making brownies or cookie bars that don’t rise very much you can use a 9″ square and a 9″ x 13″ rectangular pan interchangeably….Square and Rectangular Baking Pans.

Pan Size	Volume	Use Instead
8″ x 8″ x 2″ square	8 cups	9″ x 2″ round 9″ x 5″ x 3″ loaf pan

How do I stop my bread sticking to the tin?

Using parchment paper is the most effective way to stop your bread from sticking to the pan as it prevents the bread from touching the sides of the pan directly. Alternatively, a coating of fat, like vegetable oil or shortening can be used to create a non-stick barrier between the dough and the pan.