# Bread in a Pullman Loaf Pan to Steam or not to Steam

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bread-in-a-pullman-loaf-pan-to-steam-or-not-to-steam/28505>\
**Category:** Anova Precision® Oven\
**Created:** [March 28, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bread-in-a-pullman-loaf-pan-to-steam-or-not-to-steam/28505 "2021-03-28T02:51:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![mbaileybend](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/mbaileybend/32/7671_2.png) [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bread-in-a-pullman-loaf-pan-to-steam-or-not-to-steam/28505/1 "2021-03-28T02:51:26Z")

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Ok So since a Pullman loaf pan is basically enclosed Would it be useless to use Steam?  
Thanks,  
Mike

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**Author:** ![chatnoir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@chatnoir](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chatnoir)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bread-in-a-pullman-loaf-pan-to-steam-or-not-to-steam/28505/2 "2021-03-28T13:09:28Z")

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Hi Mike, steam enhances oven spring and top crust formation if you are using a topless Pullman loaf pan.

If you are following a recipe, i always recommend following the recipe all the way.

If you are experimenting, do as you please. It’s best to keep a record of every change you make and its outcome.

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**Author:** ![mbaileybend](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/mbaileybend/32/7671_2.png) [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bread-in-a-pullman-loaf-pan-to-steam-or-not-to-steam/28505/3 "2021-03-28T13:31:11Z")

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Thanks for your input. Yes I know what steam does. Wanted a Pulman loaf or I would have used a loaf pan or no pan. I will use steam and keep the cover off during proof. Probably no steam during bake with cover on.  
Regards,  
Mike

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**Author:** ![mbaileybend](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/mbaileybend/32/7671_2.png) [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bread-in-a-pullman-loaf-pan-to-steam-or-not-to-steam/28505/4 "2021-03-28T13:41:24Z")

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Thinking back on my question now I guess if I want a Pullman loaf I would not really want the spring or the hard top crust. Since it is trapped against the top cover Spring is a mute point along with a crusty top.