If you operate a bakery or restaurant, you’ve likely seen many kinds of bakeware around. There are a variety of pans from loaf and sheet to cake and quiche – all serving their own purpose in the kitchen. While some pans are specially designed for certain types of baking, others can be used in a variety of ways.
Cake Pans
A pie pan is typically shallow (around 1-½”H) and has rounded sides to give the pie its distinct shape and allow for quicker baking. Use a pie pan to create homemade dessert pies, cheesecakes, or even savory pies.
Loaf pans are great for baking things like dessert, savory, or breakfast bread. They can also be used to create small batches of your favorite recipes like meatloaf, cookies, or pound cakes. Use a loaf pan to create different daily offerings of sweet and savory in your bakery.
This staple pan is versatile and offers large batch cooking of muffins, cupcakes, or even eggs. Consider several muffin/cupcake pans in your bakery for high-volume baking needs. A typical commercial muffin pan has 24 cups with 3-5 oz. capacity in each cup.
The springform pan is designed for easy transfer from baking to serving without ruining the product. Walls of a springform pan are removable, leaving the bottom for serving your baked goods. This pan will help save on waste due to the easily removable sides.
These pans boast their unique shape and can be used to create delicious Bundt cakes. While this pan isn’t as versatile as some other bakeware, it will create beautiful cakes that make for a great presentation in a display case.
The sheet pan is reliable and is ideal for large batch baking of everything from cookies to bacon. Kitchens and bakeries keep dozens of these pans on hand for large-volume baking. These pans are essential for business both small and large!
Brunch isn’t complete without a tasty quiche. A quiche pan is like a pie pan, but is typically shallower and has straight, crimped sides. Add a savory option to your bakery’s menu and let this pan prove its worth in your kitchen.
Specialty-sized pans are often available from top bakeware manufacturers. We’ve laid out the most common sizes for popular pan types for reference to help you get started.
Common Pan Sizes
Specialty-sized pans are often available from top bakeware manufacturers. We’ve laid out the most common sizes for popular pan types for reference to help you get started.
Bakeware Construction Material Pros and Cons
It can be confusing to sort through all the types of pans and what material they’re made of. Some materials are better for certain types of cooking, and others require more maintenance for upkeep. Below we’ve listed top materials used in bakeware and their advantages and disadvantages in a professional bakery.
Note from New Age Industrial:
It’s important to have proper storage for your bakeware and an efficient way to transport it throughout your facility. New Age Industrial manufactures carts, racks and dollies for every type of bakeware used in foodservice. Not only do we offer a variety of products ready to be made, we also have the ability to fully customize products to your exact needs.
