Would like information on the correct pan sizes for loaf pans.

womansheart

11 years ago

I would like to have the correct dimensions and the weight of dough that the various loaf pan sizes will accommodate.

Home bread bakers please share this information with me and some advice on good, better, best loaf pans to buy.

Experience means a lot in home baking!

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User
11 years ago
Welcome to the forum Womansheart.

Found this information for you on The Fresh Loaf. Provided by PaulM.

Dough Weight to Pan / Loaf Size

Here is a list I have accumulated over the years. It also includes the approximate flour amounts, unfortunately in cups (volume) and not weight. I have only recently (since finding TFL) begun weighing ingredients.

Dough Weight to Pan / Loaf Size
Artesian
ÃÂ· A round 8" brotform banneton needs between 0.5 and 1 lb (227 - 454 g) of dough, which roughly means recipes with 1-2 cups of total flour. Makes a "small boule".
ÃÂ· A round 9" brotform banneton needs between 1 and 2 lb (454 - 901 g) of dough, which roughly means recipes with 2-3 cups of total flour. Makes a "medium boule".
ÃÂ· A round 10" brotform banneton needs between 2 and 3 lb (907 - 1361 g) of dough, which roughly means recipes with 4-5 cups of total flour. Makes a "large boule".
ÃÂ· A round 11 3/4" brotform banneton needs between 3 and 4 lb (1362 - 1531 g) of dough, which roughly means recipes with 7-8 cups of total flour. Makes a "mega boule".
ÃÂ· 8" x 4 1/4 " Round Banneton 1 - 1 ÃÂ½ lb of dough 454 - 680 g
ÃÂ· 10" x 4 3/4 " Round Banneton 1 1/2 - 2 lb of dough 680 - 907 g
ÃÂ· 12" x 6" Round Banneton 3 - 4 lb of dough 1361 - 1531 g

Loaf Pans
ÃÂ· A 9x5x2 3/4 loaf pan needs between 1.25 and 2 lb (680 - 907 g ) of dough, which roughly means recipes with about 3-4 cups total flour. This creates a "large" loaf.
ÃÂ· A 8x4x2 1/2 needs between 0.875 and 1.5 lb (394 - 680 g) of dough, which roughly means recipes with 2-3 cups of total flour. Makes a "standard" loaf.
ÃÂ· A 7x3x2 1/2 needs between 0.6 and 1 lb (272 - 454 g) of dough, which roughly means recipes with 1.5-2 cups of total flour. Makes a "junior" loaf.
ÃÂ· Jumbo Pan - 10x4.5-inches - 4-5 cups flour - 2 lb (907 g) dough
ÃÂ· Quick Bread Pan - 9x5-inches - 4 cups flour - 2 lb (907 g) dough
ÃÂ· Standard/Large Pan - 8.5x4.5 - 3 cups flour - 1.5 lb (680 g) dough
ÃÂ· Medium Pan - 7.5x3.5 - 2.5 cups flour - 1 lb (454 g) dough
ÃÂ· Small - 5-3/4x3-3/4 - 1.5 cups flour - 8 oz (227 g) dough
ÃÂ· Miniature - 4.5x2.5 - 3/4 c. flour - 6 oz (170 g) dough
ÃÂ· 8x4x2 1/2 needs 1.5 lbs (680 g) dough
ÃÂ· 9x5x2 3/4 needs 1.3 x 1.5 = 1.95 lbs (884 g) dough
ÃÂ· 10x5 needs 1.3 x 1.95 = 2.54 lbs (1152 g) dough

Here is a link that might be useful: Dough/Pan size
womansheart
Original Author
11 years ago
Well, what a treat to hear from you, ann_t. I really appreciate you stepping up, welcoming me to the forum and sending me the excellent information.

A few months ago I had looked over The Fresh Loaf website and found it to be intriguing and packed with useful information. Seems as though most contributors share their experiences which are so valuable and usually helpful, too.

I also took the opportunity to visit your website.Beautiful photos, recipes that held my interest and over all I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. I'll return and make more contact with you soon.

Thank you so much for your response. "Recipes are meant to be shared" is a quote worthy of a cook/baker of what I'm sensing is the caliber of expertise at which you move through your life. Share the joy, hmmn?
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annie1992
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Womansheart, you'll find that Ann T is happy to share her recipes, instructions, whatever expertise she has. She has even called other members to talk to them personally when they're trying something that's not working.

I hope you'll find others of us as helpful, each in our own way.

Welcome to the cooking forum!

Annie

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