• Mermaid Hard Anodised Loaf Tin, £26, John Lewis Made from anodised aluminium, this tin’s especially tough and, with a little greasing before baking, loaves fall out easily when cooked. It’s a good shape too. A little pricey, and it can’t go in a dishwasher, but look after it and it’ll last a lifetime.
  • Jamie Oliver Carbon Steel Bakeware Large Loaf Baking Tin, £8.50, homeandcook.co.uk A good size for bread or cakes, this is a good starter tin. Plus, being Tefal, it has a good non-stick coating too.
  • Silicon Loaf Pan, £6.99, clasohlson.co.uk Made from durable silicon, this loaf pan’s guaranteed to temperatures between -50C and 230C, meaning it’s excellent for making parfaits and other frozen desserts as well as baking. More useful than you might think.