Pan loaf facts for kids
| Type | Bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region or state | Scotland |
A pan loaf is a type of bread that gets its shape from being baked in a special container called a loaf pan. It's the most common kind of bread you'll find in the United Kingdom. However, people in Scotland and Northern Ireland often use the term "pan loaf" to tell it apart from another kind of bread called a plain loaf.
The pan loaf has a soft, light brown crust all over its surface. This is different from a plain loaf, which usually has a darker crust only on its top and bottom.
Speaking with a 'Pan Loafy' Voice
Long ago, a pan loaf was more expensive than the plain loaf, which was more common. Because of this, in Scots and Scottish English, if someone speaks with a pan loafy voice, it means they sound fancy or "posh."
For example, people sometimes describe the special accents heard in areas like Kelvinside, Glasgow and Morningside, Edinburgh as pan loafy.
