October 28, 2015 - 1:29pm
scraper for loosening bread from a machine bread pan.
Does anyone have a suggestion for something available for loosening product from a bread pan. Something flexible enough to curve in the bottom of the pan?
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...or reside left after baking?
As you use the word 'product' I assume it's the first but, if so, I wonder whether it might be worth considering why the loaves are sticking in the first place. In my experience it's not usual for loaves to stick to those pans unless the pan is old and losing its non-stick properties, in which case buying a new pan might be the best and easiest solution, if not the cheapest.
What's the machine, by the way?
How soon are you trying to remove the loaf from the pan? If you are trying to remove it immediately, then try letting it sit in the pan to cool for a few minutes or so. The loaf will release moisture as it cools and it should help it release from the pan. If not, then I agree with Jon about the pan.
When I used to have one sometimes it came out easily and others not so. I suppose it depends on how high the hydration of the loaf was or other ingredients. Is the breadpan old and lost its coating? If so, it might be worth to see if the company has replacement parts. Depending on how much the machine cost in the first place and how much the replacement part costs then you've gotta weigh up the pros and cons of investing in a new part or new machine. It it does stick then don't rush to get it out and spoil the bread in the process. Tip it upside down and bang the bottom of the pan, wait a bit and then try again. Eventually gravity will help and it'll come out.
I wish to thank everyone for the responses to my question. The machine is a Breadman TR2500BC. I acquired the machine at Goodwill for very little money. It appeared to be in decent shape. I baked one loaf of Whole wheat bread with no issue of sticking. I then baked a loaf of banana Nut bread and that is when the sticking issue accrued. I waited the 20 minutes suggested by the manual. After closer inspection of the pan, I noticed that there were spots on the radius of each end where the coating was removed. This was probably enough to cause the sticking I was experiencing. Replacement pans are available but pricey. My just bite the bullet and order one. Still looking for a flexible thin plastic tool that can be used to separate loafs from the pan with out damaging the coating of the pan.
You're looking at around the $50-$60 for a new breadpan. You might as well invest in a new machine. Coating coming off doesn't sound too good. You won't want that in your bread.
Some people use the bread machine for kneading and bulk fermenting, then take the dough out, put it in a pan (or freeform), final proof, and bake it in an oven. This is not the set it and forget it technique many want, but can make for some good bread. Another option (again not completely hands off) is to do something like this:
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2015/02/17/successful-loaves-from-your-bread-machine/
I was thinking some non-stick spray might help, but I guess with the mixing it would mostly get used up. Still might help a bit.
Banana bread is going to be very sticky (normally). Is this a yeasted formula? Normally it is just a quick bread.
I remembered seeing something like you were asking about in the Chefs Catalog:
http://www.chefscatalog.com/product/29463-chefs-flexible-nylon-spatulas-set-of-3.aspx
These obviously have an angled head as they are meant to be used as a regular spatula. But a slight modification by straightening out the head so the whole thing is linear might just do the trick. Not very expensive either, for a set of 3.
I seen some like these there are flexible but not flexible enough. Thanks for the heads up however. I found a skinny silicon one yesterday at wally world for $1.98 will give it a try. Well post how it works out.