Pullman loaf

Hey kiddo, let me tell you all about Pullman loaf! A Pullman loaf is a special type of bread that is square-shaped and has a very tight crumb, which means it's not too fluffy or full of air pockets. It got its name from the Pullman train cars, which were also long and narrow like this bread.

So, how is it made? First, bakers mix together flour, water, yeast, and other ingredients to make the dough. Then, they put the dough into a special pan called a Pullman pan. This pan is a rectangular, lidded tin that has a bar across the top to help compress the dough as it bakes.

Next, the dough is left to rise in the pan until it fills the space about two-thirds of the way. Then, the lid is placed on top and the pan is put into the oven to bake. Because the lid is on, the bread doesn't have anywhere to expand, which is why Pullman loaves are so dense and tightly packed.

Once it's done baking, the bread is taken out of the oven and left to cool. After that, the lid is removed and the bread can be sliced up into perfectly square pieces. The size of these slices is great for making sandwiches or toast that fits in a toaster.

So, there you have it - Pullman loaves are square, dense breads that are made in a special pan and they make great sandwiches and toast! Yum!