Bread pan is a commonly used kitchen utensil which is designed to help bake the perfect bread loaf. It is usually rectangular in shape and made of materials such as metal, glass or ceramic. Other synonyms for bread pan include loaf pan, bread tin, bread mold or bread tray. Loaf pan is one of the more popular alternatives, widely used across the United States. Bread trays or molds can also be used, such as traditional French bannetons. Irrespective of the moniker used, these baking solutions all serve the same purpose - creating a vessel for the bread dough to rise and bake in.