It so happened historically that in almost no family in our country people can do without pancakes. Someone bakes them almost every day, someone is extremely rare, but still the fact remains: sooner or later this wonderful ruddy dish appears on the table. Therefore, it will not surprise anyone that everyone tries to approach the topic of choosing a frying pan for pancakes with all responsibility.
Indeed, the quality of this item plays a very important role. What could be nicer than the process of baking pancakes when they are easily turned over and do not burn?
One of the best options is considered to be a cast-iron pan for pancakes. This product has a very, very long history, so its reliability does not raise any doubts. Probably, many young families inherited similar pans from their grandmothers. And who, if not grandmothers, knows a lot about pancakes ?!
Perhaps the only drawback that a frying pan for cast-iron pancakes has is its significant weight. However, it should be noted that (and the most famous chefs of the world agree), it will be intended exclusively for the preparation of one dish - pancakes. Therefore, there is no need to choose for themselves a "monster" of huge diameter, which in fact will be very difficult to raise, especially for fragile female hands. A pan for pancakes with a standard diameter will fit perfectly.
The undoubted advantage of cast iron is that it holds heat very well, which when heated is distributed over its entire surface. Thus, the pancake will be baked evenly. In addition, there are no restrictions regarding the appearance of your stove. A cast-iron frying pan “will find a common language” with both gas and electric. In addition, it is almost impossible to scratch, so it is permissible to boldly roll pancakes with a knife or a fork (if you wish). And one more advantage - unlimited service life. Over time, the cast-iron pan only gets better. Its porous structure leads to the fact that gradually a natural non-stick layer is formed on the surface, consisting of absorbed oil.
A cast-iron pan for pancakes requires proper care. Rust may appear on it, therefore it should be protected from moisture, wipe dry and do not forget to calcine before use. Nothing complicated, but the result is always excellent.
However, progress does not stand still. Naturally, people try to make their life easier, including in the literal sense. The heavy cast iron was replaced by an almost weightless pan for non-stick pancakes. It is important to purchase exactly the “pancake” option. Such pans are small in size, but at the same time the bottom and walls are rather thick, which makes it possible to avoid excessive heating of individual sections. However, all the same, the pancake oven on them follows on a small fire, since not a single non-stick coating can tolerate the effects of very high temperatures, especially for a long time. The biggest nuisance is not even that it starts to crack. The fact is that when the integrity of the surface is violated, this coating gradually evaporates, that is, it enters the cooked product. Who wants to try pancakes with teflon? Therefore, when purchasing a pan with such a coating, do not forget to buy a special spatula that does not scratch, and never clean it with powders.
The non-stick pan is delicate. However, with proper care and following simple rules, it will delight you with excellent results.
In conclusion, I would like to recall another type of frying pan - aluminum. It’s not worth talking about them for a long time, it’s enough to note that they are absolutely not suitable for baking pancakes. You should not even try, the results will definitely disappoint you.