When I received the Mainstays Nonstick Loaf Pan (9”L x 5”W x 2.7”H), I washed it by hand then let it dry naturally. The next day I used this loaf pan to bake a Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix but instead of muffins, I put the completed mix in this loaf pan and baked according to the temperature and bake time on the mix box. I really like the size of this large loaf pan and look forward to using it.
The mix did have ½ cups oil added and did say to lightly grease the loaf pan. I was going to try without greasing the pan but I put a little avocado oil on a paper towel and rubbed it on all the sides. Because I had put only a little on the paper towel, I could barely tell which areas were covered before pouring in the mix. After baking, I let site for about 10 minutes, used a plastic flat utensil to slide down all the sides then I turned the pan over and the Wild Blueberry Loaf slid right out. I was not watching as planned so some of the top was somewhat burned which I believe was the sweetener I had sprinkled on the top. Thankfully the ‘burnt' part only tasted a little burnt. I then put the pan in the dishwasher and it came out clean.
There is a discrepancy on Use and Care instructions. The information on the website and the front of the label that arrives in the loaf pan is somewhat different. The front of the label says Durable nonstick finish; Easy release & cleanup; and Dishwasher safe. But the back of the label says to dry promptly after washing; Dishwasher is safe but Hand washing is recommended. It also states to not use the detergent tablets because the concentrated cleansers will damage the finish. But we do use the detergent pods and I did not dry the loaf pan when I first washed it by hand. Since I will not normally be using the Mainstays Nonstick Loaf Pan weekly then I feel the pan will last me.
