I bought my first de Buyer crepe pan about 10 yrs ago and wound up frustrated because I couldn't get it to perform as non-stick. I've since become used to other non-stick alternatives that need seasoning (carbon steel wok, cast iron pan) and figured out to use this without any complaints.
Tip #1: I seasoned it thoroughly before first use; I first used olive oil to almost the full rim, then with avocado oil, then just with a big gob of butter. These were the fats I normally use anyway. Each time, just on the stovetop for 15-20 min. I still see layers of the different treatments on the edges of the pan.
Tip #2: before I add any food to the pan, I heat the pan up, only then add the oil/butter, only then add the food; pre-heating the pan before adding the oil/butter is super important for the optimal non-stick effect.
Tip #3: after using the pan (and finishing my meal), I wash it in hot water (no soap) with a scrubby sponge and then dry it completely and leave it on the stove for a minute to heat up to make sure all water is gone, then take a paper towel with a few drops of olive oil to rub around the top; once it's cooled it's ready to store for the next use; never leave it soaking in the sink or drying with water on it on the dish rack.
It sounds like a lot of extra work, but it really isn't - you get used to it and because it's non-stick, everything just wipes of quickly anyway. The other dirty dishes can wait, but the pan gets a quick cleaning right after the meal's over so it's all set for the next time. I use the same treatment for all my cast iron pans and the carbon steel wok and it all works out well. For eggs, I find I still need to add a lot more butter than I like to use either the cast iron or this pan and have them not stick, so I still wind up using my small anolon anodized aluminum pan just for eggs (no Teflon coating on it at least).
This pan is great for crepes, pancakes, and dorayaki, though. For crepes, I use a normal table knife to pick up the edge and then flip it with a fish spatula. Fish spatulas are great for everything that's delicate, I think. Hope this helps!
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The Perfect TouchOur crepe/tortilla pans are perfect for whipping up quesadillas, crepes, pancakes, and more. Get creative with it! |
Easy to UseMade of natural cooking materials, these pans become naturally nonstick after seasoning, without any chemicals or synthetic coating. |
Rooted in French Culinary TraditionWe design and manufacture premium kitchen tools to meet the needs of catering professionals and home cooks alike. |
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| capacity | 1 liters | 10 inches | — | 5 liters | 0.6 liters | 2 quarts |
| material | Carbon Steel | Aluminium | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Carbon Steel | Cast Iron |
| diameter | 9.5 inches inches | 10 inches inches | 11 inches inches | 10.25 inches inches | 12 inches inches | 10.5 inches inches |
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K. K Slider
Amazing pan by de Buyer - make sure you season it!
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2022Size: 9.5"Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2022
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My pan is only one night old - yes I opened it last night and seasoned it with 5 layers of canola oil. Took about 40 minutes with the cool down. You don’t have to be like me, you can just season it with 3 layers or cook immediately. But it’s best if you season it from the start with 5 layers in my opinion.
The pan is very light weight and solid construction. Reasonable price in 2022 given inflation. It has a beautiful deep blue steel look. Ben Stiller would be happy.
You can go wrong with this pan if you don’t know what you’re doing but a little knowledge and you’ll be SAILING.
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Für den Preis einen erstaunlich gute Pfanne - wenn man sie richtig behandelt
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