Pancake pan

DB_SamX · 20 Sep 2019 at 12:53

I make egg and banana pancakes at least once a week and have been using a high-sided frying pan so far.

I would quite like a dedicated pancake pan which has low sides (lips) to make it easier to make. I would also use it for flatbreads and omelettes.

I've had a look online. Le Creuset does one, which no doubt is amazing but too expensive at £95.

The more affordable options are by Tefal and around £20-£35, but they have so many options - stainless steel, aluminium, different types of non-stick finishes, etc!

Any recommendations or advice?

SoliD · 20 Sep 2019 at 13:15

i got the ikea 365 one which is absolutely fine. Doesn't work with induction though.

peterwalkley · 20 Sep 2019 at 13:28

We've just bought one of these to replace an old pan: https://www.lakeland.co.uk/26219/Zyliss-Forged-Aluminium-Non-Stick-25cm-Crêpe-Pan

Can't comment on longevity as its only been used once so far, but lakeland stuff is usually very good.

BUDFORCE · 20 Sep 2019 at 13:44

Yea I bought one in M&S for the wife it's completely flat, works on induction and non stick was what, £25???

Lasting so far.....

BlueMerle · 20 Sep 2019 at 14:07

I use a portable electric griddle for pancakes. Completely flat and nonstick. Broil King brand, a bit spendy at $91 US but it's been great.

One More Solo · 20 Sep 2019 at 14:12

I got two in Tesco on clearance recently for less than £10 each. I don't see the point in buying expensive non-stick cookware, the longevity and functionality seems the same across all of them so I'd rather have 9 £10 pans than 1 £90 pan.

DB_SamX · 20 Sep 2019 at 16:11

One More Solo said:
I got two in Tesco on clearance recently for less than £10 each. I don't see the point in buying expensive non-stick cookware, the longevity and functionality seems the same across all of them so I'd rather have 9 £10 pans than 1 £90 pan.

I get your point, but 9 £10 pans over 9 years over a single £90 one is not environmentally friendly.

One More Solo · 20 Sep 2019 at 18:49

DB_SamX said:
I get your point, but 9 £10 pans over 9 years over a single £90 one is not environmentally friendly.

I totally get that, but I reckon the 9 £10 pans would last my lifetime used appropriately. I save the really high heat stuff for my cast iron skillet and hand wash them, increases their lifespan significantly.

Squid Vicious · 20 Sep 2019 at 19:48

I gotta say I've been impressed with how well my le creuset have kept. Without a doubt the best frying pans I've ever owned and will hopefully last a lifetime.

HeadlessChicken · 26 Sep 2019 at 12:14

I use this for all my pancakes / omelettes; https://uk.knivesandtools.eu/en/pt/-de-buyer-acier-carbone-steel-pancake-pan-24cm-5120-24.htm

It's carbon steel, so worth investigating if you haven't used it before, but it's amazingly good in terms of non-stick and heat retention. Don't expect I'll ever have to buy another either.

Royston50 · 27 Jan 2020 at 10:25

Hi all, new to the forum. I have two questions:

1. Does anyone know where to get/if they still make pancake pans with recipes on the back? Not coricraft but a specific pan that has a recipe on the back called “The perfect pancake pan” - silver background.

2. Does anyone know of a company that fixes frying pans? Recoats then with new non stick coating?

Thanks so muck

One More Solo · 27 Jan 2020 at 12:41

Royston50 said:
Hi all, new to the forum. I have two questions:

1. Does anyone know where to get/if they still make pancake pans with recipes on the back? Not coricraft but a specific pan that has a recipe on the back called “The perfect pancake pan” - silver background.

2. Does anyone know of a company that fixes frying pans? Recoats then with new non stick coating?

Thanks so muck

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KitchenCraft-Aluminium-Non-Stick-Pancake-Printed/dp/B000YJF0WK

Not sure on 2 though, is there any particular reason why you’re not keen to just replace it?

Flibster · 27 Jan 2020 at 16:43

I have a cast iron griddle pan that I use for pancakes. Fits in the small oven when not in use and uses the long 'fish' burner int he middle of the hob to heat it pretty evenly.

PlacidCasual · 28 Jan 2020 at 10:05

Royston50 said:
2. Does anyone know of a company that fixes frying pans? Recoats then with new non stick coating?

A general observation on coatings is that surface preparation is key. Also the trick to Teflon coating was persuading something non stick to adhere to the pan in the first place. I would suggest that reliable coating can only be achieved through a highly controlled manufacturing process where you can control the surface condition, heat, humidity etc very carefully and as such is not suitable for repair works. Just my twopenneth based on some more general coating experience.

DB_SamX · 29 Jan 2020 at 15:11

FYI, I bought the Le Creset one after it was 33% off RRP on Amazon; expensive but better value. It's great for pancakes; even my mum who uses traditional indian cast iron "tawas" said it was great after she used it to make india rotis.

Temujin · 30 Jan 2020 at 14:29

I have the 28cm procook granite non-stick one, suitable for all hob types. Only used it once so far but it's much easier for cooking pancakes in than my regular pans, was about £33 from the rainforest, have an entire set made by them and they've lasted well through abuse, not through my partner and her love of using metal implements in non-stick pans though unfortunately

K.C. Leblanc · 9 Feb 2020 at 18:30

If you decide to go for a cheapy one might be an idea to wait till after pancake day. You'll probably find the supermarkets are clearing them out.