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Pancake Cooker?

RinaRina — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:51:06 GMT

Does anyone here use a pancake cooker?

I don't have any non-stick pans, so I can't make pancakes.

Just wondering how you're making them ....

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millieshops — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:10:41 GMT

I never did, but my mother made pancakes for years and years before there were any non-stick pans. She had a large round heavy skillet (not cast iron, but definitely heavy) and she'd put a small bit of solid Crisco on a bit of waxed paper to grease the hot pan before pouring on the batter rounds. Her pancakes were always good.

BTW- she used to make hundreds of really thin blintz crepes without any non-stick pan.

I'm sure today's surfaces make life in the kitchen easier.though.

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Zhills — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:24:19 GMT

We used an electric skillet. I left for work before the children did so they could turn on the skillet (it controls the temperature), go take a shower, get dressed then make themselves pancakes for breakfast. Nobody had to worry about the pan getting too hot and starting a fire. Hungary Jack has packets that you ad water and make 4 small pancakes. Just right for a child's breakfast! That skillet was a lifesaver at our house!

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RinaRina — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:27:52 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
She had a large round heavy skillet (not cast iron, but definitely heavy) and she'd put a small bit of solid Crisco on a bit of waxed paper to grease the hot pan before pouring on the batter rounds. Her pancakes were always good.

That's encouraging. I'll try using one of my SS pans & some oil and see how it goes.

Thanks!

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jaxs mom — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:27:57 GMT

You don't need a nonstick pan to cook pancakes, or a pancake cooker.

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RinaRina — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:29:36 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
We used an electric skillet. I left for work before the children did so they could turn on the skillet (it controls the temperature), go take a shower, get dressed then make themselves pancakes for breakfast. Nobody had to worry about the pan getting too hot and starting a fire. Hungary Jack has packets that you ad water and make 4 small pancakes. Just right for a child's breakfast! That skillet was a lifesaver at our house!

How did you prevent them from sticking in the pan?

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RinaRina — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:30:22 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
You don't need a nonstick pan to cook pancakes, or a pancake cooker.

ok. good 2 know.

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Zhills — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:38:16 GMT

How did you prevent them from sticking in the pan?

The electric skillet was non stick. The best part was the temperature was always just right to cook pancakes perfect.

True, you don't need non-stick or electric. It was just easier and safer that way for us.

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jaxs mom — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:59:32 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
@Zhills wrote:
We used an electric skillet. I left for work before the children did so they could turn on the skillet (it controls the temperature), go take a shower, get dressed then make themselves pancakes for breakfast. Nobody had to worry about the pan getting too hot and starting a fire. Hungary Jack has packets that you ad water and make 4 small pancakes. Just right for a child's breakfast! That skillet was a lifesaver at our house!

How did you prevent them from sticking in the pan?

Heat the pan to the correct temperature and don't add the food until it reaches it. Then don't try and move the food before it's cooked. It will release when it's ready. Using butter for flavor is nice also. I don't buy pancake mix, and my recipes always include some fat as that makes a tender pancake that tastes good.

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Ibby114 — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:59:56 GMT

I season a non stick pan with olive oil- I use a paper towel to be sure it's disbursed over the entire surface. Works great!

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KYToby — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:05:37 GMT

i make pancakes (crepes and eggs) in a All-Clad stainless skillet, and I have no issues with food sticking.

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BaileyBop — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:38:17 GMT

I just read an article yesterday about using coconut oil for pancakes and waffles. They are suppose to taste and cook so much better than using butter.

http://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/coconut-oil-is-the-key-to-better-homemade-pancakes-article

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Mz iMac — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:31:48 GMT

@Ibby114 wrote:
I season a non stick pan with olive oil- I use a paper towel to be sure it's disbursed over the entire surface. Works great!

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RainyDayGal — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:37:49 GMT

What is a pancake cooker?

We use an electric non-stick griddle. West Bend I think, not expensive. It's wonderful as you can cook several panackes, french toast, sandwhiches, etc. at once.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:38:01 GMT

Pancake cooker? Is this the new thing after air fryers and super pots?

If you don't have a nonstick pan, I'd just purchase a small nonstick fry pan. You can get something of decent quality for pretty cheap and that's all you need.

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okaywitheasypay — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:23:27 GMT

I bought a 'pancake flip pan' several years ago (thift store purchase) after they were the infomercial du jour for their 15 minutes. I ended up 'redonating' it . It made a mess.

I find the best is a cast iron griddle by Lodge that I keep seasoned . I have learned the correct temp to set my electric burner on and they turn out good most of the time.

It is great for tortillas also.

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Mothertrucker — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:00:00 GMT

I remember heating up the griddle, throwing water on it and seeing if the droplets "danced" ...Then we knew it was the right temp for pancakes..First one never turns out...remember that...

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Ibby114 — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:46:09 GMT

@okaywitheasypay wrote:
I bought a 'pancake flip pan' several years ago (thift store purchase) after they were the infomercial du jour for their 15 minutes. I ended up 'redonating' it . It made a mess.

I find the best is a cast iron griddle by Lodge that I keep seasoned . I have learned the correct temp to set my electric burner on and they turn out good most of the time.
It is great for tortillas also.

I bought one of those also- what a mess! You had to time it just right- too short a time flipping the pan, pancake batter was everywhere. And too long a time, it was overcooked. I never figured out that minimal window of time! I redonated mine to a garbage can!

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Desertdi — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:52:35 GMT

I never had a problem using my 12" Farberware stainless frying pan..............

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faeriemoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:30:54 GMT

I realize they make a gadget for everything, but you really don't need a pancake cooker. If you own a pan, you can make a pancake (hence the name.)