I too got a Pullman Pan from King Arthur for Christmas, thanks to my 
wonderful husband.  The lid on mine is a little stiff, but nowhere near the 
problem Judy apparently had. My problem is the bread itself.  I used the 
recipe provided with the pan from King Arthur, and it turned out very 
heavy, to my way of thinking.  My husband loved it, which is good, but he 
likes almost doughy bread, where as I want mine to turn out moist, but 
done.  I would appreciate any tip's anyone has for refining this recipe (I 
am experimenting even as I type).
Thanks
Janis Test
Abilene, TX