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A friend asked where I got this since it looked like a fancy decor piece, but I actually baked with it all season. The natural seasoning means nothing sticks, and the cast iron took everything from cornbread to cobblers without a single warp.

The pan held up beautifully through three holiday bakes without a hint of warping, and the naturally seasoned surface gave my cornbread a perfect crust that slid right out. Cleanup was just a quick wipe and a light oil—exactly what I hoped for from cast iron.

The pan's heft is exactly what you want from cast iron, and that pre-seasoned surface made my cornbread release like a dream. Baked a holiday loaf in it and the wreath shape came out so crisp, it was the centerpiece of the table.