Chicago Metallic Commercial II Baguette Pan Best Overall
- Care
- Dishwasher safe
- Material
- Steel
- Pan Size
- 16 x 9 x 2.5 inches
- Loaves Per Pan
- 2
A baguette pan has one job: cradle a long, wet piece of dough and let enough heat and air at it that the crust sets before the loaf slumps. The Chicago Metallic does that with small perforations across two 16-inch wells and a heavy metal body that feels steadier on the rack than the thin trays in this group. We baked two loaves at a time in it, and the crust came out evenly browned with the little grid of dimples on the bottom that tells you the holes are working.
What we appreciate most is the balance: the dual-layer nonstick releases cleanly, but the pan still has enough structure that we can move a fully proofed loaf without the whole thing flexing. The 16-inch wells suit a classic baguette, and the 9-inch width leaves room for two without crowding most home ovens. This French bread pan is the one we reach for first when the goal is a crackly loaf rather than a batch for the freezer.
The maker recommends hand washing to keep the coating at its best, even though the pan is dishwasher safe, and that is the one bit of upkeep we mind. The reward is a surface that releases cleanly loaf after loaf. The lifetime warranty is a useful backstop for a pan this central to a baking routine.
What We Like
- Small perforations produce a crisp, dimpled bottom
- Dual-layer nonstick releases loaves cleanly
- Heavy metal body heats evenly
Worth Noting
- Only two loaves per batch
For most home bakers, this is the baguette pan we recommend: two long wells, steady heat, and a coating that lets loaves drop out cleanly.
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