This large loaf pan is great for baking homemade breads, pound cake and more. Its non-stick coating provides excellent release for a quick and easy cleanup. Its extended handles are designed for better grip and easy handling, in and out of the oven. It is made of steel with a thicker construction that distributes heat evenly and resists warping. Designed in the USA, it is scratch resistant and oven safe up to 450 Degrees. It is dishwasher safe but for best results wash in warm, soapy water before first, and after each, use. Some foods may stain the metal but it will not affect the performance. I bought it last year intending to make bread but life got in the way and now I have to downsize and sell it.