Pros and cons of an immersion crepe maker

An immersion pancake maker is a device without sides, shaped like a regular frying pan, designed for baking pancakes using an electrical outlet. The heated surface of the electric pancake maker is immersed in liquid dough, after which it is placed on a baking stand. Due to the fact that very little dough remains on the working surface of the device after immersion, the pancakes are consistently thin and delicate. It has its pros and cons.

IMPORTANT! The household appliances market offers models of different diameters and in different configurations: some manufacturers include in the set a container for kneading dough, plastic spatulas, a brochure with the best pancake dough recipes, and more.

Functions of an immersion crepe maker

The design of an immersion electric pancake maker is, as a rule, extremely simple: a heating element heats the work surface on which the pancake is baked. However, depending on the manufacturer and configuration of the device, it may have a number of auxiliary functions that facilitate the operation of the device.

Thus, some models are equipped with an indication indicating that the pancake maker is heated to the optimal temperature, an automatic shutdown function during long periods of inactivity, a temperature sensor and a timer that allows you to set the baking time for the pancakes.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this type of kitchen appliances include the following parameters:

• Easy to use. With the help of an immersion pancake maker, even a beginner in the matter of baking can get excellent results.
• Evenly cooked on all sides.
• The ability to cook perfect thin pancakes, which are not always obtained in a simple frying pan.
• Safety: hot oil does not splash around during cooking.
• The non-stick coating on most models of pancake makers makes it easy to clean the device after cooking.

IMPORTANT! Like most other electrical appliances, submersible pancake makers cannot be soaked or washed under running water. To clean the device after cooking, wipe the working surfaces with a sponge without detergents, a damp cloth or paper towel.

However, despite the large number of advantages, submersible crepe makers also have a number of disadvantages. First of all, these include high energy consumption and the rather impressive dimensions of the device itself.

It is also worth noting that the process of preparing pancakes using an immersion pancake maker takes much longer than other baking methods, and to achieve the ideal result you will need a special consistency of dough, otherwise the pancakes may stick or tear. Whether a submersible pancake maker is needed is up to the hostess to decide, she will weigh the pros and cons.

What to look for when choosing

When choosing a pancake maker, it is recommended to proceed not only from the budget calculated for the purchase, but also from a number of other important characteristics of the device. So, the material from which the pancake maker is made plays a key role. There are several types of models on the household appliances market:

• Metal.Metal products are stronger and more durable, but they are quite heavy, which can cause inconvenience if you need to frequently lift and turn the device over.
• Plastic. Pancake makers made of heat-resistant plastic, as a rule, weigh less and often it is more expedient to purchase them.
• Combined. Devices of this type are considered the golden mean, successfully combining durability and ease of use.

Also of great importance is the power of the device, the diameter of the working surface and the material of its coating, which can be ceramic or Teflon. Additional amenities make the device more expensive, so you should determine the necessary equipment in advance so as not to overpay for extra functionality.