Don’t overwork or bread will turn out tough. Transfer dough to prepared skillet or baking sheet. Using a very sharp knife, score a 1/2”-deep X on top.

A loaf pan is a rectangular pan made of various materials. Standard loaf pans typically measure 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 or 9 x 5 x 2.5 inches and have a capacity of around a pound.

Loaf Pan: $16 @ Home Depot Most breads can be baked in a loaf pan. This 8.5 x 4.5-inch option works for recipes that call for either 9 x 5-inch pans and 8 x 4 -inch ones, making it a versatile choice.