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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: "€ 645.23"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Challenger Breadware"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/592825401-challenger-bread-pan-cast-iron-loaf-pan-with-lid-artisan
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# 500°F oven safe 20 lbs heavy-duty 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:** € 645.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍞 Bake Like a Pro, Impress Like a Boss!

## 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?** € 645.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/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

- • **Safer & Smarter Handling:** Shallow base with ergonomic handles designed for bulky oven mitts reduces burn risks.
- • **Perfect Artisan Loaf Size:** Generous 15.5" x 10.5" x 5.5" dimensions fit most home ovens and feed the whole family.
- • **Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Power:** Thick, premium USA-made cast iron ensures radiant heat and professional baking results.
- • **Revolutionary Patented Design:** Inverted lid creates perfect steam for artisan crusts and consistent oven spring.
- • **Pre-Seasoned for Non-Stick Performance:** Premium grapeseed oil seasoning develops a natural, durable non-stick surface over time.

## Overview

The Challenger Bread Pan is a heavy-duty, pre-seasoned cast iron loaf pan designed in the USA with a patented inverted lid system that creates ideal steam for artisan bread baking. Weighing 20 lbs and oven-safe up to 500°F, it offers safer handling with ergonomic grips and delivers consistent, professional-quality loaves perfect for home bakers who demand superior results.

## Description

Baking will always be a work in progress. Jim Challenger began in 2016 and became obsessed with baking the perfect loaf. What started as an expression of love—making healthy food for his family—grew into a commitment to learning the craft of baking bread. Challenger Breadware grew out of Jim’s daily baking practice, and his personal goal to help more people bake better and eat more healthfully, one delicious loaf at a time. Baking will always be a work in progress. Jim Challenger began in 2016 and became obsessed with baking the perfect loaf. What started as an expression of love—making healthy food for his family—grew into a commitment to learning the craft of baking bread. Challenger Breadware grew out of Jim’s daily baking practice, and his personal goal to help more people bake better and eat more healthfully, one delicious loaf at a time. Let's Bake Together Baking beautiful bread : it's our bread and butter. Let's Bake Together Baking beautiful bread : it's our bread and butter.

Review: Best bread ever. - Best of the best. My loaves came out absolutely amazing. Was my first time making sour dough bread. I got a starter from a friend and followed all the instructions for a recipe I found online and it couldn’t have turned out better. I wouldn’t consider it to be versatile, all you use this for is bread. It is rather expensive; however, if you want the absolute best for bread it’s a must. It does like to rust, which is somewhat common for cast iron so keep it in a low humidity environment and keep it oiled. It is very heavy and feels like it will last a lifetime.
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. . .

## 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 | #52,985 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #206 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 136 Reviews |
| Included Components | Bread Pan |
| Is Oven Safe | Yes |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| 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 |
| 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 Baking |
| UPC | 850033116045 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 500 Degrees Fahrenheit |

## Product Details

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

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best bread ever.
*by M***H on April 3, 2026*

Best of the best. My loaves came out absolutely amazing. Was my first time making sour dough bread. I got a starter from a friend and followed all the instructions for a recipe I found online and it couldn’t have turned out better. I wouldn’t consider it to be versatile, all you use this for is bread. It is rather expensive; however, if you want the absolute best for bread it’s a must. It does like to rust, which is somewhat common for cast iron so keep it in a low humidity environment and keep it oiled. It is very heavy and feels like it will last a lifetime.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. . .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heavy duty - great design
*by J***T on February 27, 2026*

Great product - it doesn’t hide any inadequacies in bread baking skills but if you know what you’re doing, you’re gonna put out a superior loaf .

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*Last updated: 2026-05-23*