Choosing a Crepe Maker

Choosing a Crepe Maker

Have you ever wanted to make picture perfect crepes? The wonder of a crepe is its versatility you can use them for dinner, breakfast, and every meal or dessert in between. But it’s not easy to make a good crepe using normal frying pans. That’s where a crepe maker comes into the picture.

Crepe makers are specially designed pans that have a round non-stick griddle on which crepe batter gets spread. The predominant metal for crepe makers is aluminum because it heats up quickly. Some crepe makers are stand-alone units (have their own heating element), but these are pretty costly and more suited to restaurant use.

Stovetop crepe makers are far more common in homes. As you’re looking at the options, read over the manufacturers materials. How long does it take for the pan to heat up (and will it retain the heat evenly)? Without this feature crepes don’t cook properly.Other things to consider include:

- Size: you can get griddles larger than 10 but if the heating element on your stove isn’t big enough you won?t get even heating.
- Accessories: look for a griddle that comes with proper cleaning pads, a spreader, spatula and ladle.

You can invest anywhere from 40-100 euros in a good crepe maker, so take your time shopping. If stores give demos go to one and see how the prospective products work under the gun.