Do you drain the grease from meatloaf?

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1. Do you drain the grease from meatloaf?
2. How much dough is in a loaf tin?
3. How do I know the size of my loaf tin?
4. How much dough do I need for a 2lb loaf tin?
5. How do you season a loaf tin?

Do you drain the grease from meatloaf?

A free-form meatloaf allows you to develop a crust on the outside, but it can dry out. ... If you bake your meatloaf in a loaf pan, which ensures a moist loaf, consider draining the fat 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time to develop a crisp top.

How much dough is in a loaf tin?

Traditional loaf tins often come in 1lb (450 – 500g) or 2lb (800g) sizes. The weight measurement refers to the weight of dough shaped and placed in the tin. You might want to weigh out pieces of dough before shaping, so that you don't under or over-fill the tin.

How do I know the size of my loaf tin?

As a rough guide, a 2lb (900g) loaf tin is about 21cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high (8 x 4 x 3 inches approx) and a 1lb (450g) loaf tin is 16cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high (6 x 4 x 3 inches). They do vary quite a bit from brand to brand but this should help you understand what you have got if you have one already.

How much dough do I need for a 2lb loaf tin?

2 Answers. Literally speaking, a 900 g (2 lb) loaf tin is designed for a 900 g loaf. You'll be fine if you use that much dough.

How do you season a loaf tin?

If you have proper bread tins (usually made from white galvanised metal) and they are brand new - they need to be 'seasoned'. This basically means to wipe them with vegetable or sunflower oil and then bake them empty on high temperature for 20-30 min. The oven temperature needs to be quite high – at least 180 -200 C.