What is this flowerpot-shaped muffin pan?

[Ellesse]

I am completely clueless! I "inherited" this pan from my grandmother,

who doesn't remember where she bought it (but most of her kitchenware is from Williams-Sonoma or occasionally Cooks Club)...there is no brand on it.

What made me think it might be a specialty pan is the ridge in the well, it will form a flowerpot shape when unmolded.

Has anyone seen these before? Is there a name for this kind of pan? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Becky]

How weird, I've never seen a pan like that before! Agreed that it is probably for flower pot type cakes, but obviously you wouldn't be able to use paper cases with it. Are you planning on giving it a try?

 

[Becky]

P.S. Welcome to the forum

 

[Ellesse]

Thanks for the welcome Becky!
I was originally going to try and resell it, but I never knew how to describe it so it's just been waiting in my storage cabinet...Yes not being able to use the paper sleeves is my deterrent from keeping it, plus I have several other pans and molds and don't really need another!

 

[Corzhens]

Pardon me if I am wrong but that pan is what we use her for making steamed rice cake that is locally known as puto. It is primarily made of ground glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk and other ingredients that becomes like a dough when mixed. They use that kind of pan for shaping the goods. However, that in the picture is just one type of such pan, there are other shapes and sizes to choose from.

 

[Ellesse]

Thank you for that information, Corzhens! May I ask where you are from?

 

[ChesterV]

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That is a "Crown Top Muffin Pan".
It is from William Sonoma.

It is typically used for specialty muffins that have huge "crowns" or tops on them.
The lip is to hold in the shape and the size of the muffin top as it bakes, so it doesn't spread out and usually help makes the muffin "puffy" looking.

Also called a "Morning Glory Pan" for those types of muffins.
(recipe link below)
Also used for Streusel Top Muffins.
This pan can also be used for rolls or cupcakes that you want bigger "crowns" or tops on.


http://pudgefactor.com/Breads/Morning_Glory_Muffins.htm

 

[Becky]

You really are a font of knowledge, @ChesterV

 

[ChesterV]

You really are a font of knowledge, @ChesterV

People usually say I'm a font of something.........but your're the first person to ever say it's knowledge!!!


Thanks




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[Kei]

It seems it is an multi - size muffin pan. You can find this item in most thrift stores. I believe William - Sonoma carries this pan along with walmart.

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