Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

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 can't rate how long lasting they are, but they are reasonably priced so you can afford to replace them when needed. I am happy with my pans performance and would buy them again. I just wish they were a bit easier to clean.

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 !!!

Best baking pan I have ever owned, just brush a little oil in the pan and the bread slides right out. Most certainly 5+ stars

If you are into serious breadmaking or you simply want to purchase only once in your lifetime, this is the one for you. I've had various pans over the years, but I've never had one of this quality. There is a weight and heft to it that is reassuring.

Just as advertised, the loafs that comes out of here brown evenly and rise higher than in the typical non stick bakeware. For the money, don't bother asking "Should I?". The answer is "Do it and you won't regret it!" Remember, its a commercial loaf pan, that's why bakeries don't buy non stick.

I have been baking bread for over 20 years and finally decided to treat myself to a commercial grade pan, hey the kids have left so why not spend their inheritance!
Over the years I have used a lot of pans from inexpensive tinplate loaf pans to the good quality non stick pans. This pan ROCKS. Bakes evenly with consistently even brown crust. Great results every time.
I have not had any problems with bread sticking in the pan. I spay the pan lightly and the bread literally falls out after baking. I agree with one reviewer that the folds at the ends of the pan can be a bit of a "pain" (get the pun) when you clean the pan but like they said just use a soft toothbrush to loosen any residue and problem solved (this isn't required all the time).
Chicago Metallic makes a great product .... treat yourself and get this pan.
Highly recommended.

All of my reviews on the Chicago Metallic bakeware are going to look much the same. The performance of all is great. They all have nooks and crannies that are difficult to keep clean.

But, boy this stuff can cook.

Nonstick. Works like a charm. I use this to make bob's red mill bread mixes that make 1.5 pound loaves. My bread comes out perfectly every time. I forgot to oil the pan and it still didn't stick at all. Very clean, high quality product. Highly recommended.

Top top quality, heavy construction, durable, keeps its shape in the heat, non-stick but doesn't use any coating (I hate coating), made of metal/aluminum so it doesn't corrode or get stained. You can simply feel the top quality of these pans. Best pans you'll even own.
Great for Challa, and any type of bread.