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Jessica Rogers
October 26, 2025
A great cast iron loaf pan, the results speak for themselves.
Great loaf pan, Just made a rum-raisin banana bread in this pan tonight and it turned out perfect. We got 2 and they are totally worth it, they cook evenly and are the perfect size to make amazing artisan loafs. Easy to clean, easy to use, it's cast iron so you have to treat it with care, but well worth the investment.
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Outstanding pans. Non-stick. Reliable. Lid design is super handy.
Fabulous non-stick pans. The loaves of bread fall out easily leaving nothing stuck on. I wipe them out with a paper towel after use to remove excess fat, but don't otherwise wash them. I don't cook wet things in them (like meatloaf) because that would strip the season off. The top pan makes an excellent lid for dough that would otherwise dry out. Be sure to butter both the top and bottom pans before each use. The butter on the bottom half allows the bread to fall out easily when it's done baking. The butter on the top half prevents the moisture from the dough causing rust on the top half while it's acting as a lid.I seasoned them with butter and long baking in a 400 F oven until the surface stopped smoking and became glossy, hard and slick which took about 3-4 hours. I baked the pans until they stopped smoking, then baked them for another 2-3 hours. After they are cooled, a fingernail run over the surface will tell if they are properly done. If the surface feels grippy or sticky, then it hasn't been baked long enough.Each layer of season must be cooked until hard and slick, prior to putting the next layer on. Layers must be thin. I rubbed a thin layer of butter on using bare fingers on cold pans. Each pan was seasoned 3 times before first use.The season can be burned off, so don't overheat your pans. I have ruined the season on skillets by leaving an empty skillet on a stove top burner for too long. In which case, you just re-season the pan which is a bother but not a disaster.
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Brittany
January 24, 2026
Perfect for sandwich loaves
This loaf pan is fantastic! My bread always comes out evenly baked. Perfect for making sandwich loaves. It is super easy to clean too since nothing sticks. Just a quick rinse and a coat of oil. It will rust on your counter if you do not oil it right away, but that is easy to resolve. It feels very heavy duty.
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Old Southern Charm
October 03, 2025
Bakes the perfect sandwich loaf!
The pan is cast iron, so it is a bit heavy, but not at all unmanageable. Some weight is expected with cast iron - exactly what I wanted. It holds heat very well, so the bake is fantastic - the perfect size for a sandwich loaf. Worth the price, and does the job well - recommended!
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Every loaf is beautiful!
These pans are a dream to bake in. They heat consistently. They come seasoned so nothing sticks! The bread literally slides right out. I've made close to 100 loaves so far and not one loaf stuck (I DO oil the inside of the lid and the inside of the bread pan with avocado oil). Suggestions: turning the temperature down 25° really helped not to over brown the bread (so instead of 425°, I bake at 400°). And...get the bread out of the pan onto a wire rack immediately so that the loaves don't get over done (as you know, cast iron retains heat so get that bread out asap). I use a probe thermometer and pull the bread out of the oven when the internal bread temp is between 195° and 200°. I've been a sourdough bread making fool since I bought them last year in 2024! I bought two sets so I could bake two loaves each time and I love that the slices fit into a standard toaster. So glad I did! The pans are not too heavy and are easy to clean. And, in my humble opinion, anything cooked / baked in cast iron is always yummy!
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Great Value Cast Iron for Bread Lovers
I’ve been loving this affordable Northriver 2-in-1 cast iron bread pan set! As a fan of baking sourdough, I’ve found it versatile and perfect for my needs. Here’s why I’d recommend it:Double Duty Baking: Although it’s designed as a covered pan for a single loaf, I use the base and lid separately to bake two loaves at once. This lets me make double the bread in one go, which has been a game changer!Solid Cast Iron Quality: It has the heft and durability you expect from cast iron, and it retains heat beautifully. This gives my loaves a consistent rise and a gorgeous crust.Even Heat Distribution: Whether I’m baking sourdough or a quick bread, the heat distribution has been excellent. Each loaf comes out evenly browned, and I haven’t experienced any issues with hot spots.Affordable for Cast Iron: For the price, this set is a steal! Comparable cast iron pieces can cost much more, so I feel like I got a high-quality deal.Final Thoughts: If you’re looking for a versatile and affordable cast iron baking set, this one’s a great choice. It works well for bread, but I imagine it would also be great for meatloaf or even as a roasting pan.
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Great for sourdough loaves at high temps
This is a very good pan setup for getting good oven spring on a sandwich-loaf sourdough - it stands up to my 450 degree preheat/bake and performs well. I like being able to use the 2nd pan as either that or as a lid (I use it more often as a lid to trap steam like a Dutch Oven - it does the job well). The only reason I took off a star is that the pans have an odd smell that hasn't gone away, even after multiple bakes and proper cleaning. It hasn't affected the smell or taste of my bread, thankfully - it's just weird.
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