Camp Chef Home Seasoned Cast Iron Bread Pan

I make homemade bread weekly I really love these cast iron bread pans they are the perfect size, they cook my both my banana and sandwich breads perfect and brown on the top I already have 6 of them and just added 2 more. These bread pans are easy to clean, use, and come already seasoned.

I bought this about a year ago after using cast iron skillets and dutch ovens for some time. Previous to this, I had standard aluminum molds for my loaf bread and I have to say this is far and away so much better. I have loved it so much I'm probably buying a second and I'm looking up muffin molds and other cast iron bakeware (not just cookware) to get similar results.I have baked about twenty loaves of raisin-cinnamon swirl bread in it and I haven't had any issues. It's been reliable I haven't had any flaking or seasoning come off. When my loaf is cool enough, I usually have to break any sugar that's leaked over from the top and crusted but then as soon as I flip it over my bread falls out and I give the mold a quick scrub and dry it with oil in the oven and pop it back in the cupboard.Yes, cast iron is heavy and cumbersome and takes work but it lasts forever and really is nonstick and amazing if you care for it well. For $20 or so, this bread loaf mold is more than worth it..The reason I'm considering a second pan is to make two loaves at once. Previous to this weekend, I was making one sandwich-shaped loaf at a time (not a boule) and so one pan was sufficient, but after baking these two loaves side-by-side it's clear to see the difference and I can see the value in having two of these in the cupboard to make multiples. Yes, these loaves are overproved (woops! left the house and forgot I had them rising) but you can see the golden finish on the left versus the dough-y finish in the aluminum pan. I've also done regular sandwich bread and pound cake in this mold and they've all been cooked evenly, beautifully browned on the outside, and no sticking.

Used it for the first time to bake banana bread. Washed and dried the pan first, the poured some olive oil in and coated it around with a paper towel. The photo speaks for itself! Baked perfection and cane out of the pan with ease. Cannot beat this pan for $20

I was a little afraid of ordering these, but had used cast iron skillets and a Dutch oven for years. After using these for about 6 months I would not trade them in for any other kind of loaf pan. I have used them (I have 2) for yeast breads and quick breads. The bottom and side crust is even and not tough. I do have to add a few minutes extra baking time. I lightly oil the bottom and sides of the pans with cooking oil, never a spray oil. For me they are the perfect loaf pan.

I cook from scratch, am learning to bake bread, and I love cast iron cookware. So I decided to try out this Camp Chef loaf pan. After I cleaned it and oiled it, I made a loaf of Spelt bread using 50% whole and 50% sifted flour. It baked beautifully. The loaf didn't drop free from the pan, so I used a knife to help. Next time I'll use more oil in the pan. I'm very please with the pan.

I purchased 2 pans a year ago. I was not pleased to see that they were made in China but they are heavy and appear to be of good quality. (I have seen many other China cast iron pieces which do not seem to be pure... color off, weight is very light, and have poor heat distribution.)(See last paragraph!)Based on my experience with cast iron, I would recommend these pans because they appear to be of pure cast iron, cook very very well and are a breeze to clean up.I make bread every couple of days and they make such lovely loaves. I have also made non yeast breads and they too are magnificent! I have even tried meat loaf in them and have been so very pleased with the results.Everything cooks evenly, never sticks (if lightly oiled before use) and has a truly delicious taste.They are far superior to my glass loaf pans. I am going to replace those with more cast iron.All of this said, I have decided not to purchase more Sante Cabin pans. The product info says "new pans" which has me suspicious of their quality. I have decided to order pans directly through Lodge of TN. I can purchase them with a phone call to a number of their factory stores. (If the one you call does not ship them, ask who does and get the phone number). They will ship UPS and their cost is comparative.If you too are concerned about quality (no lead in your pans!) order USA made!

Makes great sourdough loves. Cast Iron but not heavy.

This is the perfect pan for making sandwich bread and great product for the price point.