Need help with pan size!

[cniles]

I'm making peanut butter blondies and the recipe calls for a 9x9 inch pan - of course I don't have one.... I have an 8x8, 9x11 or 10 inch springform.... Any suggestions of which one to use? Thanks!!:D

[funniegrrl]

I'd use the 8x8, it will have to cook a wee bit longer, though, since it'll be thicker. If you'd PREFER thinner, you could use the 9x11 and cook less time than called for.

[cniles]

That's what I was leaning towards... It's for a houseful of boys who are clammering for food!:D Thanks funniegirl!

[Meganator]

The 10" springform is closest in size; a 9x9 would have a surface area of 81 sq inches, the springform 78.5=sq inches; the 8x8=64 sq. inches, and the 9x11=99 sq inches.

[cniles]

Hmmmm maybe I'll use that - thanks Meganator!:)

[blazedog]

I would go with the 8x8. I had a bunch of recipes calling for that elusive size (9x9). I one at a Ross for cheapo -- good quality dark nonstick as recommended by CI. They always seem to have some -- of course that was several months ago and I haven't used it :D

I have the Rosie's Bakery book and all of her bar cookie recipes seem to use that size.

[cniles]

well I decided to try the 10inch springform.... it looks like a cake instead of a brownie.... this is also a new recipe so we'll see how it tastes - DS1 will be my taste tester!!:D

[Ann Sanders]

A good place to remember is www.whatscookingamerica.net Then go to Q and A, then Baking hints. There you will find your pan sizes. I use if often, it also tells you about baking temperatures.

[cniles]

Thanks Ann - I bookmarked the site. I found I needed to bake these "bars" an additional 15 mins so the middle was done. Two thumbs up from my son though - he LOVES them!!;)

It's a King Arthur recipe called Peanut Butter Smoothies - all PB!!:)