Has anyone used these old school type pans? They look like standard aluminum 9x5 loaf pans but they have a brown painted non-stick coating inside. Was this a precursor to Teflon coated pans? I have 4 of these pans and would like to pick up a few more (found the ones I have at thrift stores).
ie. have you tried them? I'd give them a go - might need a good wash and take a drop of vegetable oil before filling with dough.
Do have a good look at the coating though - sure it's not just a patina of baked-on spray oil used over the years?
-Gordon
inside to line it also if you're unsure. Even though i have some nice American Baking pans...and I highly recommend them, I always use parchment to line them. It allows little or no washing...maybe just a wipe with a damp cloth or a rinse and they come out of the pan so easy.
I do remember those pans, too.
Hope this helps.
Wendy