The 8 Best Loaf Pans For Bread, Meatloaf and More

This aluminized steel loaf pan features a corrugated surface and a proprietary non-stick coating. Together, these two features help guarantee even cooking as well as a quick release of every bread loaf. The sharp corners create a loaf with squared edges, and as an added bonus, the one-pound loaf pan is made in the USA.

Craving a bread with a good crust? Cast iron is your best bet. This cast iron loaf pan by Lodge arrives pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, so you can spend less time prepping the pan and more time baking bread and other dishes. The pan features dual handles for easy lifting and transport, even when you're wearing oven mitts.

Not only will this eye-catching loaf pan color-coordinate with the rest of the Le Creuset cookware in your collection, it offers the durability and consistent cooking results that have become associated with the time-honored brand. The ceramic pan features a nearly non-stick interior, while the enameled exterior resists scratches and chips.

If baking bread is your main objective, a pullman pan is essential. This loaf pan is made from non-stick carbon steel and features a trio of vent holes in the bottom to allow for even cooking. Leave the cover on the pan to create square sandwich bread, or take it off to bake bread with a puffed top.

Priced under $15 for a set of two, these silicone loaf pans are a bargain buy. They're made from flexible food-grade silicone that allows for a quick release of breads and cakes. Better still, the pans are dishwasher-safe. Pro tip: Because silicone can absorb odors, it's recommended that you designate one pan for savory dishes (think lasagna or garlicky breads).

This non-stick steel loaf pan by Rachael Ray is a must-have for meatloaf lovers. Its clever design features a removable insert that, when making meatloaf, allows fats and other drippings to fall to the bottom of the pan. Take the insert out to use the pan for your favorite quick bread recipe.

Long-lasting, dependable, and impervious to stains and odors, glass loaf pans are worthy of a spot in your cabinets. This loaf pan by OXO arrives with an airtight lid, making it that much easier to store leftovers or bring the pan along to a party or potluck.

Get more bang (and bread) for your buck with this set of non-stick steel pans from Amazon Basics. For less than $12, you'll score two loaf pans that, according to reviewers, are easy to clean and deliver consistent baking results (especially for quick breads, like banana bread).