What is your favorite bread loaf pan?

I am just getting into bread baking and would like to bake leavened sandwich type loaves.  What are your preferences for loaf pans that work well for this type of bread?  I have used many types of baking pans and have my favorites but I don’t know what would be best for bread.  And if metal, is there a certain type and manufacturer that turns out to be better than others?  So much goes into making a loaf of bread that I do want to spend the time and energy (and the money) in buying well-performing pans.

Thanks a lot

K.  

Hello,

does anyone know if there are any bread machines with pans that are not non-stick, such as stainless steel?

Thanks!

I am looking for a standard length/width (9x5?) bread pan the is about 5 inches tall. I want to make sandwich loaves that don't have the typical "shoulders" loaves get from shallower pans from when the dough rises and tried to spread outward. I have accomplished this with foil as an experiment but would like to find a permanent solution. I have seen the pullman pans but for some reason they seem inordinately expensive and may not be tall enough-I don't want to use the lid.

So, where can I get such pans? I have checked many sites on the internet but not found any yet.

Thanks!

clazar123

I've read a few references to baking the NYT no knead bread in bread tins, and also to starting the bake from a cold oven.  Would the rather enclosed shape of a traditional loaf pan work this way?  I'd love to save some hot oven time, and a more sandwich friendly shape would be welcome at times.