How to Buy a Crepe Pan

A crepe is a very thin type of pancake that is stuffed with sweet or savory fillings and then enjoyed as a light meal. Think of a crepe as a French tortilla and you have the idea of how to use a crepe. Read on for ideas on how to buy a crepe pan, a specialized tool for making these delicious treats.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Purchase an upside down crepe pan. This style of pan for making crepes allows you to cook the thinnest, most delicate crepes that are needed for dessert crepes. Dip the top of the upside down pan in the crepe batter and cook directly on the stovetop.
2. Indulge in an electric crepe pan to make crepes. The advantage to having an electric crepe pan is the even distribution and control of heat while cooking.
3. Get the most out of making crepes at home by buying a stovetop crepe & wrap kit. Such kits contain the pan as well as a dipping pan, recipe booklet and scrapers.
4. Buy a very shallow frying pan as the most basic way of making crepes if you don't want to invest the money in an actual crepe pan. The pan should be a heavy gauge steel so that the heat is conducted evenly and will cook the crepe quickly.
5. Utilize a crepe spreader and crepe spatula to complete the experience of making crepes at home. These are typically made of beechwood and have very thin edges to keep your crepes in one piece while cooking and turning.

Tips & Warnings

• Any good kitchen wares store will have a variety of crepe pans.