---
product_id: 592825401
title: "Challenger Bread Pan Cast Iron Loaf Pan with Lid for Artisan Sourdough and Homemade Bread Baking, Pre-Seasoned, Heavy Duty, Oven Safe, Made in USA"
brand: "challenger breadware"
price: "$1259.51"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Challenger Breadware"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/592825401-challenger-bread-pan-cast-iron-loaf-pan-with-lid-artisan
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Oven safe up to 500°F Heavy-duty 20 lbs cast iron Patented inverted design for safer handling Challenger Bread Pan Cast Iron Loaf Pan with Lid for Artisan Sourdough and Homemade Bread Baking, Pre-Seasoned, Heavy Duty, Oven Safe, Made in USA

**Brand:** challenger breadware
**Price:** $1259.51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍞 Elevate your home baking game with the ultimate artisan bread pan!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Challenger Bread Pan Cast Iron Loaf Pan with Lid for Artisan Sourdough and Homemade Bread Baking, Pre-Seasoned, Heavy Duty, Oven Safe, Made in USA by challenger breadware
- **How much does it cost?** $1259.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/592825401-challenger-bread-pan-cast-iron-loaf-pan-with-lid-artisan)

## Best For

- challenger breadware enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted challenger breadware brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Oven-Ready Up to 500°F:** Bake your favorite sourdough or artisan loaves at high temps without compromise.
- • **Baker-Designed Precision Lid:** Creates ideal steam environment for that coveted crackling crust and superior oven spring.
- • **Ergonomic Handles for Safety:** Easy-grip handles accommodate bulky mitts, making loading and unloading burn-free and stress-free.
- • **Revolutionary Inverted Design:** Patented shape ensures perfect artisan crusts and safer handling—ditch risky Dutch ovens.
- • **Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Construction:** 20 lbs of premium pre-seasoned cast iron for even heat distribution and lasting durability.

## Overview

The Challenger Bread Pan is a heavy-duty, pre-seasoned cast iron loaf pan designed by bakers for bakers. Featuring a patented inverted design and precision-fit lid, it creates the perfect steam environment for artisan-quality bread with a crisp crust. Weighing 20 lbs and oven-safe up to 500°F, it offers safer handling with ergonomic handles and fits most home ovens, making it the go-to pan for serious home bakers seeking consistent, professional results.

## Description

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Review: It really does bake better sourdough bread! - As a 53-year veteran of cooking exclusively with cast iron (and having baked bread for that long), I was shocked at the price of the Challenger Bread Pan. My Lodge Combo or the even better Lodge 7 qt dutch oven both turn out nice sourdough boules (though they can't fit baquettes or bigger batards). But I was intrigued and bit the bullet. I was relieved and delighted to see my first sourdough bread come out of the Challenger with that crust I was never able to get in my other cast iron dutch ovens--chewy instead of crusty, with those tiny blisters. The bottom crust was perfect also, and I was very happy with the oven spring of the bread. I think the reason for its unique success is that the thick gauge top and bottom fit together so snugly it creates its own mini steam oven. I could not duplicate the results with my other dutch ovens or loaf pans using extra methods for steam, which is harmful to ovens. It's a heavy pan, but the design makes it much less likely to get burned than using dutch ovens for baking sourdough bread, even if they are not inverted. And as a great-grandma it's not too heavy for me to maneuver in and out of in my small wall oven (love those well-placed handles!) and hang it up on my wall afterward--top row, 2nd from right. (I ran out of room to hang the bottom, so it's stowed in the woodstove oven.) This wonderful sourdough bread pan was thoughtfully designed for the purpose, and I look forward to using it several times a week. All my pans are heirlooms, but I think the Challenger will be a special heirloom among them. . .
Review: Absolutely the Best! - I love this bread pan more than using my LeCreuset Dutch oven for sourdough baking. I get perfect crusts every time! It arrives pre-seasoned and ready to use. The price had me pause for a while, but I don’t regret this purchase and use it twice weekly.

## Features

- THE ULTIMATE BREAD PAN - The only bread pan you'll need for artisan bread making: the revolutionary Challenger Bread Pan with its unique and patented inverted design, plus the safety and convenience features that set it apart. While others offer Dutch ovens, you get the complete bread baking system designed by bakers for bakers.
- SAFER THAN DUTCH OVENS - The shallow base and easy-grip handles designed for bulky oven mitts eliminates risky transfers. Load, score, and remove dough safely without burns.
- PERFECT SIZE FOR HOME BAKING - Measures 15.5" L x 10.5" W x 5.5" H, weighs 20 lbs, and handles oven temperatures up to 500°F. The ideal size for most home ovens while giving you plenty of room for beautiful artisan loaves that feed the whole family.
- DESIGNED BY BAKERS FOR BAKERS - The precision-fit lid creates the ideal steam environment for strong oven spring and a crisp, crackling crust. Simply invert the lid into the base about 15 minutes into your bake to help prevent burnt bottoms. The pan’s patented design delivers more consistent artisan bread than traditional Dutch ovens.
- PRE-SEASONED WITH PREMIUM OIL - Heavy duty cast iron pre-seasoned with all natural & high-quality grapeseed oil that will develop a natural non stick surface with time and proper care. Whether you’re making your regular weekly sourdough or trying new recipes, this pan delivers consistent, quality results every time.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09BT8ZWW1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #64,689 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #283 in Loaf Pans |
| Brand | Challenger Breadware |
| Brand Name | Challenger Breadware |
| Capacity | 0.28 cubic feet |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 157 Reviews |
| Included Components | Bread Pan |
| Item Diameter | 15.4 inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.4"D x 12.5"W x 5.4"H |
| Item Weight | 20 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Challenger Breadware |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Material Type | Cast Iron |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Occasion | Christmas |
| Occasion Type | Christmas |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 15.4"D x 12.5"W x 5.4"H |
| Shape | Oblong |
| Size | Round |
| Special Feature | Electric Stovetop Compatible, Gas Stovetop Compatible, Induction |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bread |
| UPC | 850033116045 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 500 °F |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Challenger Breadware
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Cast Iron
- **Shape:** Oblong
- **Special Feature:** Electric Stovetop Compatible, Gas Stovetop Compatible, Induction

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It really does bake better sourdough bread!
*by B***B on March 27, 2024*

As a 53-year veteran of cooking exclusively with cast iron (and having baked bread for that long), I was shocked at the price of the Challenger Bread Pan. My Lodge Combo or the even better Lodge 7 qt dutch oven both turn out nice sourdough boules (though they can't fit baquettes or bigger batards). But I was intrigued and bit the bullet. I was relieved and delighted to see my first sourdough bread come out of the Challenger with that crust I was never able to get in my other cast iron dutch ovens--chewy instead of crusty, with those tiny blisters. The bottom crust was perfect also, and I was very happy with the oven spring of the bread. I think the reason for its unique success is that the thick gauge top and bottom fit together so snugly it creates its own mini steam oven. I could not duplicate the results with my other dutch ovens or loaf pans using extra methods for steam, which is harmful to ovens. It's a heavy pan, but the design makes it much less likely to get burned than using dutch ovens for baking sourdough bread, even if they are not inverted. And as a great-grandma it's not too heavy for me to maneuver in and out of in my small wall oven (love those well-placed handles!) and hang it up on my wall afterward--top row, 2nd from right. (I ran out of room to hang the bottom, so it's stowed in the woodstove oven.) This wonderful sourdough bread pan was thoughtfully designed for the purpose, and I look forward to using it several times a week. All my pans are heirlooms, but I think the Challenger will be a special heirloom among them. . .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely the Best!
*by J***D on August 24, 2026*

I love this bread pan more than using my LeCreuset Dutch oven for sourdough baking. I get perfect crusts every time! It arrives pre-seasoned and ready to use. The price had me pause for a while, but I don’t regret this purchase and use it twice weekly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Challenger Bread Pan Lives Up to It's Lofty Reputation
*by D***O on April 15, 2024*

I finally bit the bullet and spent the money on a Challenger bread pan and it makes a big difference in the bread baked inside and the well designed unit itself with the strategically placed handles. If you bake a lot of bread and want top notch results with the oven spring you get on your loaves and the crispy crust created by trapping steam inside I recommend buying the Challenger Bread Pan. It's built to last, heavy cast iron construction and was shipped in a bespoke box created specifically to fit the pan & lid and protect it well during shipping. If you've been using dutch ovens or other baking vessels you'll truly appreciate this upgrade it is to use this pan.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Challenger Bread Pan Cast Iron Loaf Pan with Lid for Homemade Breadmaking Sealed Bread Cloche Inverted Dutch Oven Set for Baking - Made In The USA
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*Last updated: 2026-10-07*