December 4, 2015 - 6:11pm
Steaming breads
I have never seen a container for bread steaming. (that I was aware of) I've seen recipes for it, usually matched with Boston baked beans. I've seen references to using metal coffee containers. The most recent coffee container I found that was still metal had a ring around the inner edge that would make it hard to get bread out.
Anyone have a suggestion for a good source for this sort of container?
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Do a search for "pudding molds" or "steamed pudding molds" or "pudding steamer". I've seen 2 quart sized of those. That would be my choice over cans.
I use a traditional melon mold or the odd Jello mold. The ones I have all have snap-on lids. Just set them on a trivet in a roasting pan and pour boiling water to half way up the side of the mold and put into a 250℉ oven for 4 to 24 hours depending on the recipe. Also do the same by putting the mold in a stock pot with water half way up the side of the mold and cover the pot and simmer forever; at least it seems that way.
Pullman pans will also work.
cheers,
gary
I hadn't even thought of using a pullman pan - I have one, though it's longer and I don't know if I have another vessel it will fit inside.
I suppose that is a good excuse to buy another one...
The 13" Pullman will fit an 18" roasting pan. I prefer Graniteware, but the the lidded disposable, aluminum, roasting pans will do. When I bought my roasting pan, I had to get the 15" because of my small oven. My Pullman pan is too long to fit, so I had the excuse I needed to get a 9" Pullman. That worked out well since the 13" makes 4 lbs, or 1.8 kg of pumpernickel; too much for me.
gary