How to Grease a Bread Pan

When cooking in a bread pan, it is usually necessary to grease the pan. Greasing a bread pan prevents the item you are cooking from sticking to the bottom and sides of the pan, which can destroy the shape of your baked item. It can also make clean up easier and helps the item slip out of the pan without tearing or breaking. There are a couple of ways you can grease your bread pan before pouring your recipe inside. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Cooking Spray

Spray your bread pan with cooking spray to reduce the amount of fat you use.

Hold the can of cooking spray approximately 6 inches to 8 inches away from your bread pan.

Spray in a single layer using a back and forth motion until the inside of the bread pan is covered lightly with the spray.

Using Grease

Apply a few teaspoons of cooking oil, butter or shortening on the inside of the bread pan.

Spread the grease evenly using your fingers or with a folded paper towel.

Remove any clumps of grease from the pan with your fingers to prevent the food from becoming greasy when cooking.

Dust the pan with flour by putting about 1 tsp. of flour in the pan. Shake the flour around to completely coat the pan. Turn the pan upside down and tap out any loose, leftover flour. Be sure the pan is evenly coated with flour. Place your bread dough or item you are cooking into the pan and bake.