Its function is to shape bread while it is rising during baking. The most common shape of the bread pan is the loaf， or narrow rectangle， a convenient form that enables uniform slicing. The bread pan is made from a conductive material such as metal which might be treated with a non-stick coating. It can also be made of heat-resistant glass， ceramic， or a special type of paper that sticks to the dough but is easily removed， once cooked. Bread pans are found in a variety of designs and sizes providing the baker with different possibilities not only for baking bread， but also cakes and puddings.

Anchor Hocking Essentials Glass 1.5 Quart Loaf Pan 

• Tempered for maximum durability
• Anchor glass is a healthier choice over metal bakeware; glass does not warp， stain， retain smells or leach chemicals into food
• Microwave， pre-heated oven， refrigerator， freezer， and dishwasher safe
• Anchor glass bakeware comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty