Lodge 8.5" x 4.5" Loaf Pan, Seasoned Cast Iron

Cast iron seasoned loaf pan. I absolutely love cast iron and have several Lodge brand. I love that they are seasoned at the foundry already, so you can take them home and use them right away. These make excellent gifts because they will last my lifetime and my kids lifetime. This pan is 8.5" by 4.5" and I use this pan for making bread, meatloaf, dessert breads, like banana bread (pic included). Before you bake just use a layer of non-stick spray. Which is what I did when making my banana bread, turned it over on a plate, and it came out in one beautiful loaf. I use cast iron the majority of the time. It withstands high heat, it doesn't scratch, warp, dent, bend and it just gets better with age. Which is why cast iron makes a great gift as well. Cast iron is easy to use and you shouldn't be intimidated if you haven't used cast iron before. You clean it after each use, dry it right away, and apply a thin layer of cooking oil over the entire surface before you put it back in the cupboard. Easy! Lodge is made in the USA in Pittsburgh Tennessee where it's been making cast iron for 125 years. Lodge cast iron would make a great gift for new home buyers, wedding gifts, new and seasoned Cooks alike. I highly recommend LODGE cast iron because it's so well made, made in the USA, and they come pre-seasoned. I love my Lodge cast iron.

This Lodge brand 8.5 by 4.5 Cast Iron Loaf pan is awesome. It's the perfect size for me. Any bigger and it could be hard to handle. This is just the right combination of size and weight. I have always loved cast iron for flavor and ease of use. Just cook, wash, dry, and rub with oil. Bread pops right out. However, I like to preheat it before adding batter to get crunchy edges on my bread and biscuits. I have received this item for my review and it is everything it says. I am anxious to get some cornbread mix and do the crispy edges that I love.