Don't have the correct baking pan called for in the recipe? Not to worry, here is a quick and handy reference guide for pan substitutions. General rule of thumb, select a slightly larger pan, never a smaller pan. The baking time will also change, so make sure to check for signs of doneness.
| Recipe calls for this pan: | This pan can be used: |
| 8 x 4-inch, loaf | 8-inch, round |
| 9-inch, round | 8-inch, square |
| 8-inch, square | 9-inch, round |
| 9-inch, square | 20 to 24 muffin cups |
| 9 x 5-inch, loaf | 16 to 20 muffin cups |
| 11 x 7-inch, rectangle | 9 x 5-inch, loaf |
| Two 9 x 5-inch loaf | 13 x 9-inch, rectangle |
| 10-inch Bundt pan | Two 9-inch, round |
Glass Baking Pans
Reduce the oven temperature by 25°F when baking in a glass baking dish. Glass bakeware conducts and retains heat.
Dark Metal Baking Pans
Reduce the oven temperature by 25°F when using dark metal pans. Dark metal heats up and retains heat better than light metal pans.
Visit our Baking Substitution List article for more great substitution ideas!