Blinnye devices: types, instructions, reviews

Modern restaurant business is hard to imagine without a pancake machine. Practically in each place of public catering in the menu are presented pancakes with different fillings. For their preparation use special equipment, which completely replaces the frying pan.

What are pancake machines

This kitchen equipment, designed for baking pancakes and wafers. The pancake machine looks like a large metal disk on a stand with control buttons.

The main features of this device:

• Fast surface heating;
• Minimal use of oil;
• Uniform baking of pancakes throughout the diameter;
• high performance;
• Ease of use.

The design of modern pancakes makes it easy to clean the unit and working surfaces, removing the traces of products. Use such devices hygienic and practical.

Types of crepe makers

To date, produced pancake apparatus of two main types: electric and gas. The first work from the power supply network. Advantages of such devices are compact sizes and the ability to install them in any place where there is an outlet. Gas appliances are tied to the gas network, so they are usually installed in one place. They quickly warm up and therefore are more economical compared to electric models.

Depending on the cooking technology, the machines come with one-sided and two-sided roasting.

The number of working surfaces distinguish one and two-disk pancakes.

By type of surface pancake apparatus can be:

1. Cast-iron.
2. With stainless frying surface.
3. With non-stick coating.

Producers of professional kitchen equipment produce pancakes for baking pancakes of round, square and rectangular shapes.

Complete set of pancake machines

A standard set of equipment for baking pancakes includes:

1. Block with plate - working surface with control panel.
2. Mechanical dispenser - allows you to accurately measure the amount of dough for baking one pancake and ensure the preservation of the test in hygienic conditions.
3. Dough distributor - is a T-shaped wooden tool, allowing evenly distribute the batter over the baking surface. With the help of the distributor it is possible to bake pancakes of the desired thickness.
4. Instructions for use.
5. A book with recipes.

The device of the pancake machine can be additionally equipped with illumination and a roller for downloading ready-made pancakes.

How to use

Working with a pancake does not require special skills and knowledge. Even staff without experience can use a pancake machine. The instruction assumes observance of safety measures and contains instructions on using and care of the device.

First, connect the unit to the mains and turn it on until it reaches the desired temperature. To do this, you need to set the appropriate mode. Modern pancakes usually have several modes for baking and preheating ready-made pancakes. When heated, the red indicator should light up.

When the pancake is properly heated, it is necessary to grease the surface with a brush. To do this, it is better to use ordinary vegetable oil. Then you should pour the dough on a plate and distribute it in a circular motion.

If the pancake is baked only on one side, it should be turned over to the second. Finished pancake roll into a roll and carefully transferred to a plate.

Each time, lubricating the surface with oil is not necessary. It is enough to warm up the unit right after turning on and grease the disc with grease.

After use, the pancake should be cleaned from the traces of the dough and degreased.

The Maslenitsa device

Quality punts for professional use are produced by the Russian company "Atesi". Units are represented by several models with different technical characteristics. Pancake machine "Maslenitsa" is designed for quick baking pancakes in cafes, restaurants and bistros.

For small food establishments, one-burner models are produced with a capacity of 30 pancakes per hour. Powerful models have 2 burners, allowing you to bake 60 pancakes per hour.

The body of the pancakes is made of stainless steel. The burners are made of heat-resistant cast iron with non-stick coating. The diameter of the roasting surface is 36 cm.

Depending on the model, the Maslenitsa machines can be equipped with a spreader to spread the dough and a shovel to turn the pancakes.

Pancake features:

• The presence on the countertop flanging, which protects the device from getting into the liquid dough;
• Non-stick coating of burners;
• Large diameter of the frying surface;
• Presence of a temperature regulator;
• Ease of maintenance.

Pancake of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The pancake pots of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which are produced by the Russian company Sikom, are in great demand. They allow baking rectangular, square and round pancakes. For the preparation of each of these types of pancakes, there are separate copying rolls.

The company "Sicom" produces pancakes of several models. The simplest modification of RK-1.1 allows you to bake rectangular pancakes. The device is equipped with a large stationary roasting surface for the preparation of pancakes 22 x 22 cm and 22 x 47 cm.

The pancake RK-2.1 is more powerful and effective. Productivity of the device is 280 pancakes per hour. The device is equipped with molds for baking round, rectangular and even square products.

The pancake apparatus of the Republic of Kazakhstan has such advantages:

• high performance;
• Compact size - the device does not require much space on the desktop;
• Multifunctionality - on the pancake not only can be baked, but also heated ready-made dishes from the dough;
• Minimum power consumption.

The frying surface of RK devices is made of steel with Teflon coating. The bathtub, the carriage and the tools for working with the dough are made of food stainless steel.

The kit can include marmal for fillings, glass containers for dough and a special stand with a shelf and doors.

How to choose

Today, pancake machines of various modifications are on sale. The choice of a suitable model should be made taking into account the passability of cafes and the planned volumes of production of pancakes. So, for small cafes and restaurants one-burner pancakes of manual or semi-automatic control are suitable. Mass food establishments, which serve a few hundred visitors a day, are more rational to use a two-conic pancake machine automatic.

Next, pay attention to the type of coating of the body and the roasting surface. The best are pancakes with cast-iron burners. They are resistant to chemical and mechanical damage.

Reviews

Many cooks and housewives appreciated modern pancake machines. Reviews are mostly positive. Users liked the ease of use and excellent quality of pancakes. On the pancakes, the dough is evenly fried and does not burn, as is the case with conventional frying pans.

Also, buyers noted the high efficiency of such equipment. Blint machines allow you to continuously cook pancakes in large quantities.

Some housewives bought pancakes for home use. In their opinion, the appliance with one cooking zone does not take up much space in the kitchen and perfectly helps to prepare pancakes for the whole family.

The owners of pancake machines with non-stick coating left good comments . During frying, the dough does not stick and lags easily when you need to turn over or pick up the pancake. At the same time, keeping such devices clean is very simple.

A lot of buyers preferred the models of domestic production when choosing a pancake maker.