Q:
Can I make mini-loaves from my recipe ?
A: Yes, but you have to do a few things
first:
Convert baking pan sizes:
A typical 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan holds 8 cups. An 8
1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" loaf pan holds 6 cups. An 8" x 4" x 2-1/2" loaf pan
holds four cups. You have to calculate how much your mini pans hold, as all
mini pan sizes vary.
Measure the capacity of a mini pan:
Fill a large measuring cup with water, taking note of
its measurement. Pour water into the pan until it just reaches the very top.
Make note of how much water was used. If it is a two-part pan, fill it with
sugar or rice.
Adjust baking times: The
oven temperature should stay the same, but the baking times will be shorter.
Since every mini pan size varies, estimate that the baking time will be 1/4
less than the recipe states for the large loaf.
