Shrovetide in 2019 begins March 4. What’s the best way to bake pancakes in? You can, of course, make it in a frying pan, but it is more interesting with an electric pancake maker.
There are stationary, there are immersion, there are models for several pancakes at once. Which are better??
The market for electric pancakes looks like this: approx ¾ – Are stationary electric pancake cookers for one, one, or four, four, six pancakes. The remaining quarter of the market is occupied by the immersion pancake makers. Let’s start with them.
Immersion pancake makers
Almost all submersible pancake makers are designed for making pancakes up to 20 cm in diameter.
They work like this: you pour the batter into a bowl slightly larger in diameter than the working surface of the device, plug the pancake maker into a socket. When it heats up, you drop the heated panel into a bowl, after 3-5 seconds gently remove it, put the device on the table. Then you gently turn the pancake and it fries on the other side.
Everything seems to be simple. In many videos, the process looks jaunty – once and done.
In fact, there are a few complications:
If you keep the pancake maker longer than necessary in the bowl, it will stick a very thick layer of batter that will simply fall backwards. If you hold less than required, the dough won’t have time to stick.
In general, you need to adapt. Also it is necessary to correct my favorite recipes: very liquid dough is not suitable.
In my family with an immersion pancake most quickly “befriended my at that time ten-year-old daughter: she lowered the device into the batter, counted loudly: One, two, three. Takes out – and the pancake is ready. So, you will get the hang of it.
How to choose?
Features of operation dictate the following rules:
- It must have a bowl for the dough. Otherwise, you may not have a bowl that is the perfect size, you will have to buy it as well.
- Needs a heat indicator that tells you it’s time to bake.
- The book of recipes adapted for immersion devices will not be superfluous.
The advantages of immersion pancake cookers are very substantial:
- They are compact, so they don’t take up much space when stored.
- You can cook with them anywhere: even in the living room in front of the TV, if you like.
- Available at a price. Cost less than quality pancake pans.
Price of different models varies from 1000 to 2000 Dollars.
Redmond RSM-1409 Immersion Pancake Maker
In addition to the recipe book specifically designed for this device, Redmond RSM-1409 has another advantage: the power cord is connected to the stand on which the pancake heats. Accordingly, when you take it and dip it into the batter, the cord does not get in the way under your hands.
Specifications
Price: 1890 Dollars.
Power: 800 watts.
Control: LED indication of readiness for work.
Features: non-stick coating, pancake diameter of 20 cm, included a stand with a compartment for storing the electric cord, a recipe book, a bowl for dough, a spatula.
Dimensions: 370x200x80mm. Weight: 0.9 kg.
Warranty: 1 year.
Country-manufacturer: PRC.
Electric pancake maker for 1 pancake
Their difference is the ability to bake pancakes of large diameter. The average size is 30 cm, but the range of sizes is great: there are models of 35 cm and 18 cm, but such “tiny” is very little
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Prices for these electric pancake makers are higher than for immersion models: from 2000 to 6000 Dollars.
The main difference from baking in a frying pan:
The electric pancake pan should not be tilted
, you must use a spatula to distribute the dough over the entire surface. This procedure can be tricky at first.
The “first pancake” rule never loses its relevance: you need to get used to any device, get used to it, feel all the nuances.
You may not be able to spread the dough quickly and evenly over the whole surface, especially if the diameter of the pancake is very large. But when you get used to it, you will make pancakes beautiful, smooth and big, which are so easy to add various fillings.
The main requirements for pancake makers: quality coating panel, temperature control, heating indication.
Please pay attention to the temperature range if the manufacturer provides this information . High power tells more about the heating speed of the pancake, not the operating temperature.
The electric pancake baker is not always faster than the frying pan, especially if you have an induction hob.
The pancake maker allows you to bake pancakes of large diameter without adding oil or with a minimum amount of it.
Not all cooker hobs will fit a pan with a diameter of 30, 33 or 35 cm, and it will not be guaranteed even heating there. And the surface of the pancake maker heats evenly.
It should be noted that the electric pancake pan will require storage space. These are quite large devices, and it is unlikely that they will always stand on the countertop unless pancakes are your daily breakfast .
Russell Hobbs 20920-56 Fiesta Crepe Maker
The mid-priced model with the best-selling pancake size.
Features
Price: 4290 Dollars.
Power: 1000 – 1200 W.
Control: 5 temperature modes, light indication of switching on and heating.
Features: non-stick coating, threshold on the edges of the coating, pancake diameter of 30 cm, included spatula and spreader for the dough rubberized feet, power cord length 0.75 m.
Weight: 1,6 kilograms.
Warranty: 2 years.
Manufacturer: People’s Republic of China.
1 large or 4 small
Some models from different manufacturers have two removable plates: one – for cooking of one pancake with a diameter up to 30 cm, and the second – for four pancakes 9-11 cm. Of course, this is convenient and extends the functionality of the devices.
One model on the market has a two-sided panel: simply flip it over and you can change the number of pancakes. But, for the most part, manufacturers offer two panels in a set.
Scarlett SC-PM229D98
Users note that this pancake maker perfectly fries pancakes according to the recipes suggested in the manual.
Features
Price: 3430 Dollars.
Power: 1000 – 1200 W.
Control: light indication of power and heating.
Features non-stick coating, one pancake diameter 26 cm, removable panel for 4 pancakes 9 cm in diameter, base with cord storage compartment, included spreader for the dough, the instructions include 4 recipes developed specifically for this pancake maker.
Dimensions: 75x333x278 mm.
Warranty: 1 year.
Country of Origin: PRC.
For big company
Tefal never ceases to delight us with updated models of pancake makers for several servings. They are in high demand: it’s fun to make pancakes and then eat them together. Of course, the diameter of pancakes is small, but you can cook up to 6 pieces at a time.
Interestingly, the pancake makers are made in the French company’s. True, this affects the price of the devices.
Tefal Crepe maker PY6044
Features: removable non-stick coated plates for 6 pancakes and 2 pancakes, pancake diameter 26 cm, removable panel for 4 pancakes 9 cm in diameter, storage compartment for accessories and cord, includes 6 spatulas for pancakes 1 ladle, removable parts can be washed in the dishwasher.
Dimensions: 75x333x278 mm.
Warranty: 2 years.
Country of production: France.
4 pancakes or each one has its own wok
Probably the most original pancake baker on the market
Tristar BP-2988
You can bake 4 pancakes in it, or in colored portion pans-woks to prepare meals for each.
Features
Price: 3490 Dollars.
Power: 400 W.
Control: on indicator, automatic temperature control.
Features: 4 pancake recesses, 4 colored pans included, 4 spatulas, ladle, tile on rubberized feet.
Dimensions: 27,6x26x16,5 cm. Work surface 21×21 cm.
Warranty: 1 year.
Country of Origin: China.
So, if you are tired of standing with pans at the stove, buy a pancake maker to make Shrovetide 2019 special, bright and delicious.
- If you like medium-sized pancakes, choose the 4-pancake model or the immersion pancake maker.
- If you like big pancakes with a filling, then the electric pancake maker for one pancake of a diameter of 30 cm or more is for you.
- You have a large family – for you models that cook 6 pancakes at a time.
Stationary electric pancake makers require more storage space and are more expensive than compact immersion units.
To start for example, on Shrove Monday , use the recipes that are in the instructions to the pancake makers. Once you get used to the device, you can adapt your favorite recipes.
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