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A portable pancake maker is a know-how that refutes the saying about a coma instead of the first pancake. Convenient electrical equipment will significantly facilitate and speed up the process of baking pancakes for those housewives who cook them more often than once a year on Maslenitsa. The article will help you understand the technical characteristics of submersible pancake makers and choose the appropriate model based on people’s reviews and recommendations from experts.
What are the types of electric pancake makers?
Pancakes are an original Russian national dish that can be eaten with honey, sour cream, jam, or wrapped with a variety of fillings in dough strips and eaten with tea or milk. The tedious and long standing in front of a hot frying pan reduced the desire to cook this tasty dish, but manufacturers of electric pancake makers came to the rescue of housewives. Many are interested in this innovation and ask the question: what is a pancake maker? The electric pancake maker is a new word in baking pancakes and American pancakes. There is no need to stand over the stove, wait for the pancakes to cook in a hot frying pan, and not be afraid that they will stick and burn.
With this electrical equipment, you can bake a huge stack of even and beautiful pancakes, which are evenly fried on both sides. These dough products will be the same thickness and diameter, since the pancake maker itself will take the right amount of dough and ensure uniform heating, which guarantees the same frying of the pancake. No more burnt, dry edges and undercooked centers.
The pancake maker itself will take the required amount of dough and ensure uniform heating, which will ensure that the pancake is cooked evenly.
The device is a bit like a frying pan, but is heated by electricity. The bottom of the unit has a convex surface, which must be completely lowered into the kneaded dough. The unit is designed to bake one pancake in 40 seconds with a diameter of 20-25 cm, that is, in half an hour you can bake a huge plate of delicacy.
A miracle of technology - an electric pancake maker
Electric submersible pancake maker - an evolution in the preparation of pancakes and pancakes! You no longer need to stand at a hot stove for hours, get burned and scrape off burnt, poorly removed pancakes.
Thanks to this invention, you can quickly and without hassle bake a whole stack of beautiful, evenly fried, identical pancakes. They will be absolutely identical in thickness and diameter, because the device will take the required amount of dough itself, and uniform heating will allow you to bake the whole pancake. No more soggy middle and burnt edges. All you have to do is throw the finished product onto the plate.
The device vaguely resembles the frying pan we are all familiar with. However, the heating element inside it operates from the electrical network. On the surface of the “frying pan” with a non-stick coating there is a “bulge” - the working surface of the pancake maker, which must be lowered into the dough. Typically, the device is designed to cook one ideal thin pancake with a diameter of 20 centimeters at a time. Now you can prepare a whole plate of delicious delicacy in 30 minutes.
What is the difference between submersible pancake makers and frying pans?
Many users note the differences between the electrical appliance and a regular frying pan:
- The weight of the pancake maker is small - it is easy and simple to prepare and care for;
- Uniform baking of the dough due to a high-quality heating element;
- The submersible element ensures the baking of thin pancakes;
- Can be cooked without using oil;
- The dough does not drip onto the stove, which inevitably happens when cooking in a regular frying pan when scooping the dough with a ladle;
- Pancakes cook quickly, and the appliance itself is much easier to clean than a frying pan;
- You can cook the most complex types of pancakes.
The submersible element ensures the baking of thin pancakes.
Advantages of a submersible electric pancake maker
An electric submersible pancake maker, like all kitchen appliances, has its pros and cons. Main advantages:
- Even a child can bake pancakes;
- Absolutely safe design;
- There is no need for gas access to the device;
- Uniform frying of the dough over the entire diameter;
- The device is much more functional than conventional frying pans;
- The high-quality non-stick coating is easy to clean and allows you to cook without using oil.
The high-quality non-stick coating is easy to clean and allows you to cook without using oil.
How to use an electric submersible crepe maker
This unit is always accompanied by instructions for use and a list of recipes. But there is always the opportunity to try to cook something new using your own recipe. The most important thing is to take into account that the thicker the dough, the thicker the pancake will be. So how to use a pancake maker?
The most important thing to consider is that the thicker the dough, the thicker the pancake will be.
Master class for the user of an electric pancake maker:
- Knead the liquid mass;
- Plug in the power socket of the unit and wait five minutes; as soon as the surface heats up (this will be indicated by the device indicator), you can start baking;
- The device will maintain the temperature automatically, you won’t have to set it manually;
- Dip the side of the electric pancake maker into the mixture for 3 seconds so that this side can take the required amount of mixture for baking (as standard, there is a spoon for the required diameter of the pancake);
- In one minute the first pancake will be baked (it is better to see the exact baking time for the plates in the attached instructions);
- The dough is baked on both sides simultaneously, if you like lacy, browned “suns”, you can turn the layer of pancake over to the other side and wait another 5-10 seconds;
- The dough plates are removed very easily: you need to pry them off on one side with a spatula and turn the unit over onto a prepared plate;
- After baking all the dough, you need to wait for the pancake maker to cool completely and wipe it clean with a damp cloth or paper napkin.
The dough plates are removed very easily: you need to pry them off on one side with a spatula and turn the unit over onto a prepared plate.
How does the miracle pancake maker work?
Very easy to use. All you need is to consistently perform simple steps:
- Prepare the dough. Mix flour and eggs, add salt and sugar to taste, a few tablespoons of vegetable oil, and then slowly pour in water and beat the mixture. However, you can use any other recipe. Important! For optimal results, you need a liquid consistency of the dough.
- Fill a special bowl with dough. Bowl included.
- Plug in the device for 3 minutes. The indicator light will turn off when the device is warm and ready for use.
- Take the pancake maker in your hands, turn it over and lower it into the dough, frying side down. The dough should stick to the frying surface. It is recommended to hold the pancake maker for 2-4 seconds so that the dough sticks better.
- Wait until one side of the pancake is baked. Now all that remains is to turn the pancake over and bake it on the other side. Attention: do not use metal products, use a wooden or plastic spatula.
The pancake will bake perfectly if the dough turns out liquid and is applied to the frying surface in a thin layer. The working surface temperature reaches 200°.
What else can you cook besides pancakes?
An immersion frying pan for pancakes is useful not only for baking rosy “suns”, but also for many other delicious delicacies. Every good housewife should know some of them:
- Classic thin pancakes;
- By leaps and bounds;
- On kefir or yogurt;
- Squash;
- Apple;
- Corn;
- Banana-oat;
- Rice;
- Cottage cheese;
- Carrots;
- Cheese;
- Chocolate;
- American pancakes.
An immersion frying pan for pancakes is useful not only for baking rosy sundaes, but also for many other delicious delicacies.
Submersible crepe maker: safety precautions
To ensure safe use of the device, you must adhere to the following rules:
- It is forbidden to touch hot equipment, otherwise you will get a thermal burn;
- During baking, the pancake maker must be held by the handle also to avoid burns;
- After baking or to temporarily stop cooking, you must disconnect the unit from the electrical network;
- Small children should not be left alone with the pancake maker on;
- When cooking, you must avoid getting moisture and drops of water on the electrical appliance, otherwise a short circuit may occur; if drops get on the unit, immediately turn off its socket from the network;
- If drops of water get on an unconnected appliance, you cannot use it; you can start baking after the surface has completely dried;
- If the device gets wet, you can turn it on only after contacting the service center;
- You cannot pour any liquid into the unit to avoid an unintentional short circuit; otherwise, you must immediately take the device to a specialist and not use it during this time;
- Do not place the appliance on a hot plate or oven;
- The unit cord should not reach sharp objects or a hot stove;
- You cannot use a pancake maker with a damaged cord; you must take it to a workshop or service center;
- Turn off the device from the network, wait until it cools down and only then clean and wash it with a damp cloth or paper towel;
- If the surface is extremely dirty, you can wash it with warm water, a soft sponge and detergent, after unplugging it.
After baking or to temporarily stop cooking, you must disconnect the unit from the electrical network.
How to choose an immersion crepe maker
There are several main criteria that you need to pay special attention to when choosing an electrical appliance:
- Case material. There is some dilemma here. Metal products, of course, are more durable and look more reliable, but their weight will also differ significantly from their plastic competitors. Plastic models seem more fragile, but the pancake maker must be lifted and turned over as many times as you need to bake pancakes. It also needs to be washed and put away on the shelves in the kitchen. So, it would probably be reasonable to recommend purchasing a device with a plastic body, paying attention only to the quality of the material.
- Wire length. It all depends on the needs of the housewife. If the place for the device has already been determined and you can calculate how many centimeters from it to the outlet - everything is simple, choose a pancake maker in accordance with this parameter. If you are buying a device as a gift, try to choose the optimal wire length. Using extra extension cords in the kitchen is always inconvenient and not safe enough.
- Product weight. Preference should be given to models with the lowest weight. This will greatly simplify the cooking process. Otherwise, instead of a pleasant baking experience, you may only be left with muscle pain, like after physical activity.
- Work surface material. I have yet to hear complaints from housewives about the quality of the coating on the working surface of a submersible pancake maker. Most manufacturers today use non-stick or Teflon coatings of good quality. Although, of course, the use of a ceramic work surface is considered to be of higher quality, more durable and healthier. In any case, the coating should be protected and carefully looked after. Under no circumstances should you use metal spatulas, knives and forks to remove pancakes; do not rub the device with abrasive dishwashing detergents or metal rollers. All these manipulations will instantly render the coating unusable.
- Working surface diameter. Almost all pancake makers on the market have the ideal diameter for a standard pancake – 20 centimeters. If the manufacturer offers other options, it is better to still focus on this proven standard.
- Device power. The ideal power for a pancake maker is 800 W. This is exactly the necessary value that allows you to maintain the ideal cooking temperature - 200-210 degrees.
- Heating indicator. It is always more convenient when it is present on the handle, so that you do not have to watch the clock or check whether the pancake maker is hot. Moreover, this practically does not affect the price.
- On/off button. This option is needed primarily for housewives who bake pancakes often and a lot, and the device is planned to be installed permanently. If you only occasionally take the device out from the far shelf, it is enough to turn it on by simply plugging it into an outlet.
Types of models of submersible electric pancake makers from various manufacturers
The kitchen utensils market has its own leaders in sales of electric pancake makers.
Delimano PancakeMaster. The device, made in Italy, is completely black with a non-stick, environmentally friendly ceramic coating patented in Switzerland. This is a very light pancake maker that does not take up much space. It bakes the thinnest pancakes, and its unique ability is to bake “suns” with crispy edges, which are obtained in an ordinary cheap cast-iron frying pan. But there is a drawback - wires. The kit itself includes: instructions for use, a pancake maker and a container for dough.
The device, made in Italy, is completely black with a non-stick, environmentally friendly ceramic coating, patented in Switzerland.
Leomax Provance. The device comes from Russia, black. The surface itself consists of a two-layer ceramic, below is an alloy of pure metals. A special feature of the unit is the presence of a heating stand that is connected to the electrical network by a cord. And the baking surface itself becomes a wireless pancake maker, similar to the design of an electric kettle. There is a minus - the pancakes take a long time to cook.
A special feature of the unit is the presence of a heating stand that is connected to the electrical network by a cord.
Ves ska3. A cheap pancake maker made in China, beige in color, with a convenient wireless surface for baking and the ability to fully rotate the surface around its axis. The bottom has a good Teflon non-stick bottom coating. The handle of the unit has an indicator for heating the required temperature, which is very convenient. There is also a power off button. The peculiarity of this particular model is that the body of the pancake maker does not heat up, and the bottom is equipped with non-slip rubber feet. But there is a minus - the pancakes come out dry and too crispy.
The handle of the unit has an indicator for heating the required temperature, which is very convenient.
TOP 5 submersible electric pancake makers as chosen by customers
How to choose and not regret the money spent? We have selected the best models based on reviews from customers who have used submersible pancake makers. Some people find them more convenient, since it is enough to lower the frying surface into the dough to get a perfectly smooth pancake.
Lumme LU-3653
One of the inexpensive submersible pancake makers in our rating, with which you can always bake a delicious treat where you have access to electricity. The model is lightweight and compact, which allows you to use it not only at home, but also take it with you. It does not smoke during cooking, so you can use the device without a special hood.
The heating panel heats up evenly. The dough is distributed using a special spatula, since there are no sides. The non-stick coating prevents sticking, so you don't have to use oil when cooking. The diameter of the pancakes is 22 centimeters - ideal for preparing a dish with filling or eating without anything.
Lumme LU-3653
- Heats up quickly.
- There is a temperature indicator.
- The kit includes a container for dough.
- Unpleasant smell at first.
Kelli KL-1350
The model is presented in two classic colors: black and cream. Using this device, you can independently prepare delicious thin pancakes, just like your grandmother made. All you need is access to an outlet and the necessary ingredients. The frying pan is removed from the stand to which the power goes. Convenient when cooking, as the wires do not get in the way.
The size of the finished product is 20 centimeters, the dough is quickly baked on the heating surface. Thanks to the non-stick coating, you can cook without oil, which is convenient for those who care about their figure or are worried about their cholesterol levels. The surface is also easy to clean; just wipe with a damp cloth. The pancake maker is equipped with a light indicator by which you can determine whether the device is working. The set includes a dough container and a spatula.
Kelli KL-1350
- Non-stick coating.
- There is a temperature indicator.
- A light weight.
- Suitable for pancakes too.
- Low power, which increases cooking time.
Great rivers of Dobryan-5
An immersion pancake maker with which you can quickly bake a whole stack of delicacies. Thanks to the non-stick coating, you don't need to use oil when cooking. The Teflon coating is easy to clean with a damp cloth after cooking.
There is a power indicator on the handle, which will always let you know whether the pancake maker is heating up or is turned off. All wires go to the stand from which the device is removed. This is convenient, since the power cord will not interfere with you when cooking. A container for dough is included in the kit.
Great rivers of Dobryan-5
- Non-stick coating.
- Indicators of set heating and device operation.
- Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
- Also suitable for lavash and flatbreads.
- Dries the dough.
Delimano Pancake Master
An immersion pancake maker, with which the cooking process will be easy and, most importantly, fast. Thanks to the included container, the device can be dipped into the dough, but you can simply pour it with a ladle. The consistency of the dough should not be too thick. The pancakes turn out equally smooth.
A convenient device with a non-stick coating that allows you to avoid using oil. There is a power indicator on the handle. The pancake maker has stable legs.
Delimano Pancake Master
- Teflon coating.
- Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
- Also suitable for making lavash and flatbreads.
- The kit includes a container into which the device is placed.
- Short power cord.
REDMOND RSM-1409
The Teflon coating of the Redmond model prevents the pancake from sticking to the surface. In addition, it is very easy to distribute the dough over the pancake maker - just dip the heating surface into the container. Afterwards, the device must be returned to the “base” so that the delicacy begins to bake.
The finished treat is perfectly smooth and of the same size. You can cook not only with regular flour; the set includes a book with recipes that will allow you to diversify your cooking. You can take the device with you to the dacha, as it is lightweight and does not require anything other than connecting to the power supply.
REDMOND RSM-1409
- Easy to clean, no need to wash.
- A book with recipes is included.
- No wires get in the way.
- Can be used without a kitchen hood.
- Unpleasant plastic smell during first cooking.
How to care for an electric submersible crepe maker, how to wash submersible crepe makers
Manufacturers advise washing such a device when it is extremely dirty, and after each baking simply wipe it with a damp cloth or paper towel.
If the surface is very dirty, you can wash it with warm water and detergent, a soft sponge, but without using metal brushes. Then dry with a towel.
Do not wash the unit under running water or soak it in the sink. Also, do not allow moisture and soap to get inside the body of the pancake maker.
Do not wash the unit under running water or soak it in the sink.
An electric pancake maker is a real find for lovers of golden brown pancakes. Baking will not take much time and will free you from long standing at a hot stove with a spatula. In half an hour you can bake a whole plate of smooth and amazingly tasty pancakes.
How to use a pancake maker
The rules for using each model of electrical appliance are described in detail in the instruction manual. Traditionally, the process of making pancakes includes several simple steps. These include turning on the electric pancake maker, heating it to a certain temperature, pouring the dough and frying it.
Each electrical appliance includes several additional elements. A rubber spatula for turning pancakes, a spatula for leveling the dough and a ladle of the required volume are required. The use of metal devices to separate finished pancakes from the frying surface is unacceptable - this can damage the non-stick coating layer.