Loaf Pan is a kitchen utensil in the form of a container in which bread is baked. 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 which enables uniform slicing.
The Loaf 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 a special type of paper that sticks to the dough but is easily removed, once cooked. Loaf Pan 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.