Ah, I see. Perhaps I will look into getting one of these. Sounds like it could
be a real nice loaf of bread.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Rawlings" <twosocks76@xxxxxxx>
To: <blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:10:56 -0700
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Bread pan
Rob:
Not even close. In a Pullman pan, once the bread has risen the second
time and is ready for the oven, the top of the dough is nearly touching the
under side of the lid. When the heat of the oven hits the dough and causes
oven spring, the dough can't really rise any more, forcing the loaf to
compress rather than rise upword, resulting in a dense, tight crumb that is
much easier to slice thin as aposed to all other types of bread commonly
made. That does not happen in a Dutch oven, because there is much more
space between the top of the dough and the lid, which allows the loaf to
rise higher. Problem is though, unless you have a very small Dutch oven
that just fits the loaf you are making, the dough tends to spread out as it
bakes, so you get a loaf that is more flat than high.
Jon
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Hudson
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:03 PM
To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Bread pan
Could you get the same effect by using a cast iron dutch oven with a lid?
Obviously the loaves would be round, but sounds like similar technology.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Rawlings" <twosocks76@xxxxxxx>
To: <blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:00:58 -0700
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Bread pan
Hi Valerie, and good to see you again.
I think the bread pan you are thinking of is called a Pullman loaf pan.
There are two different sizes, one that is about 13 inches long, and
another
that I think is 9 inches long. These pans are unique because they're
designed to bake bread with a lid that slides into place over the top.
This
results in a loaf of bread that is perfectly flat on all sides, has a very
thin crust, and a compact, dense crumb. This loaf is ideal for making tea
sandwiches or other sandwiches that may be cut into various shapes,
especially canapes or open-faced sandwiches. I don't have a clue if they
sell them in Australia, so my guess is that you'd likely have to order
online. I have two of these pans that are of the longer model. The bread
is baked with the lid on, but the lid is removed for about the last 10
minutes or so to let out steam and to brown the top a little.
Hope this helps.
Jon
-----Original Message-----
From: Valerie Mudie
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 8:56 PM
To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blindcooks] Bread pan
Hello to the list, I have been trying to find a post from sometime back
where I think it was John who gave information about a special bread pan,
from memory this had a lid that slotted on top. I have completely
forgotten
the brand, if anyone can help. Many thanks.
Valerie
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