An electric crepe maker is for both seasoned cooks and beginners who love crepes that can compare with the ones found on the streets of Paris and restaurants around the world! Now you can easily cook the perfect paper-thin crepe in your own kitchen without the mess, right from the first try. Simply plug in the crepe machine in an outlet, let the cooking surface heat up, add a thin layer of batter and watch it cook in seconds.
The electric crepe maker, also known as electric crepe pan or crepe griddle, comes in two basic types: the DIP, FLIP AND COOK STYLE and the SKILLET STYLE.
DIP, FLIP AND COOK STYLE
This style is ideal for the home cook. The unit needs to be light weight and smaller in size for ease of use so these makers usually make crepes 7.5” in diameter. They are less powerful and some models are cordless but the convenience and the even cooking make up for the size. The user dips the the hot non stick cooking surface in the batter mix and a thin layer of batter sticks to the cooking surface. Then just flip it over and peel off the crepe after it is done cooking.
SKILLET STYLE
The skillet style crepe machine is often larger (12” to 15” in diameter) and requires the use of a spreader to evenly distribute the batter over the cooking surface and a turner tool or spatula to flip the crepe. The crepe spreader tool requires a bit of getting used to but once mastered you will be able to create those paper-thin crepes that you crave for. Another benefit of the skillet style crepe griddle is that it offers more power to cook crepes in quicker cooking times. Depending on the model, the cooking surface can be cast iron, stainless steel or non stick die cast aluminum. For the professional crepe machines you have the option of either gas powered or electric.
Some of the best brands to purchase for the household use are: VillaWare, Tibos, CucinaPro, and Cecilware, while for the professional crepe makers Krampouz and Sodir. Prices vary from $40 to over $1000 for the professional crepe machines.
