Ten years ago, many housewives with the choice of pan for pancakes did not raise any questions, because this choice was small, and had to be content with what was in the kitchen. But today there are several options for coverage, and we will try to figure out which pan fits better for pancakes and how they differ from each other.
Cast-iron pan
The most popular assistant, which is familiar to every hostess. And let modern technologies offer us more stylish options for pans, it is believed that the best pancakes are made on a cast iron pan. What advantages does it have?
- Reliability and durability
- The ability to evenly distribute heat over the entire surface and maintain it for a long time.
- Thanks to the thick bottom, pancakes will acquire a golden hue.
- You can use a cast iron assistant on any stove.
- Material is not afraid of aluminum and iron objects
- Does not deform from overheating
By the way, the longer the pan is used, the better the pancakes will be obtained - due to its porous structure, an oil layer will form on the surface and over time such an assistant will be able to boast a natural non-stick layer. Now let's look at the disadvantages of this coating:
- Frying pan is quite heavy
- It must be protected from moisture, as iron can form rust.
- After use, the pan should not be washed, but it is best to ignite with salt and wipe with a clean cloth.
- It is necessary to clean the cast iron thoroughly after each use, otherwise - your first pancake will always be “lumpy”
Cast-iron pan for pancakes is best used only for the preparation of one dish, so as not to mix several flavors on such material.
Non-stick frying pan
This coating is considered the most popular and one of the most affordable. Non-stick coated models are not as heavy as cast iron, they are easier to clean and use. They also have several other advantages:
- Fast heat up and ready to work
- Low cost
- Low oil consumption
True, this coating has its disadvantages:
- The maximum heating temperature is 220 degrees, and the pan can not survive overheating. Many models are equipped with a special red circle in the center, which indicates that the accessory is ready for cooking.
- In the process of cooking, you can use only wooden or polymer appliances.
- In the process of washing should not use hard brushes and abrasives
The oven pancakes on such a frying pan will turn out even for a beginner and, if you follow all the rules of cleaning and use, the pan will serve you for several years without losing its non-stick properties. Experienced housewives recommend the use of a small amount of butter so that the pancakes turn out lush and juicy.
Aluminum frying pan
This material is one of the cheapest and most affordable. Such a frying pan has a high thermal conductivity, light weight and is absolutely safe (as it is covered with a special protective layer). Choosing an aluminum coating option, pay attention to models with low sides and thick walls - they will warm up better and keep warm. Let's look at the advantages of this material:
- Fast heating
- Ease of care and preparation for the cooking process
- Affordable cost
There are such models and disadvantages:
- The pan cools quickly
- Under overheating, the bottom may be deformed.
- Before each pancake is cooked, the pan must be oiled, otherwise the dish will burn.
- The material is sensitive to mechanical damage, so it is best to use wooden and plastic blades
- Toxicity - if the protective layer is damaged, aluminum will release harmful substances.
Choosing a pan for pancakes, you should always remember - with proper care and compliance with the rules of use, you will extend the life of any material. For example, aluminum pan should be protected from temperature changes, washed under warm water and each time before cooking, wipe thoroughly with a napkin or paper towel.
Ceramic coating
Such pans are a bit more expensive than cast-iron and non-stick, but they differ in reliability and environmental friendliness. Such a helper will delight you not only with its properties, but also with its appearance. The main advantage of these models is the presence of high non-stick properties, which are achieved due to the manufacture of the pan - a special nano-composite titanium-ceramic layer is applied on the metal base. Also, this coating has the following advantages:
- Longevity - even if you digress from the cooking process and burn pancakes, the pan will be easy to clean and it will not spoil
- Ceramics does not emit harmful substances and is completely environmentally friendly, even if the top layer is scratched.
- It easily tolerates high temperature - pancakes can be cooked at temperatures up to 450 degrees
This material has several disadvantages:
- Pottery does not tolerate temperature fluctuations - you can not put a hot frying pan under cold water
- To prolong the life of the pan, grease it with a small amount of oil
- Choosing a ceramic model, be careful - often for ceramics issue aluminum with a thin layer of enamel. Such a model can be toxic and will last you only a few months.
Regarding the use of paddles and other accessories for making pancakes, here you should familiarize yourself with the requirements of the manufacturer - someone can only recommend wooden shovels, and someone’s products can move and iron scrapers.
Let's try to make a choice and decide which pan for pancakes is better. If you look at it from the point of view of price and quality, you can stop at a simple variant of a cast-iron frying pan. This material is unpretentious, it withstands temperature fluctuations, cleaning, and aluminum blades. True, the oil consumption in such pans is more than, for example, ceramic.
If you want to choose the most modern pan - stop on ceramics. It will serve you for a long time, it will quickly and efficiently bake pancakes. You can pick up the "golden mean" - a model with a non-stick coating. It will be inexpensive for such a skillet, the pancakes will not burn, however, you will have to take care of it and delicately clean it.
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