Instructions for use of glass tube used for baking bread?

Question

I recieved a long glass tube for baking bread but no instructions, I would like to know how to use it.
I am worried that filling with dough and baking may expand to much and break to glass, not knowing just how to use it.
Thank you for any info.

Answer 1

Tube pans usually have caps that fit on the ends. To use it:
Grease the inside like you would any bread pan. Put on one end cap. Mold your dough into a tube shape about 1/2 the size of the tube and slip it inside. Put on the other cap. Let the dough rise until it nearly fills the tube and then bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until the bread is evenly browned.

If you do not have the end caps, stand the tube on a tray, fill half full of dough and allow it to rise until the dough is nearlt to the top. Baking is the same.

You can also use the tube for steamed breads such as Boston Brown Bread.

I would be concerned about glass but if it does break, just throw it all away including the bread. Any kind of glass should be pretty safe at baking temperatures.

The reason for the tube is to shape the bread loaf for fancier sandwiches. Bread tubes come in many shaped including diamonds, hearts, clubs and spades as well as many simple animal shapes. Have fun!