DeBuyer Crêpe Pan - 9.5"

The last crepe pan I bought before this one was the Calphalon Commercial nonstick crepe pan. A great pan but it stopped being nonstick after only 1 1/2 years. With all the controversy surrounding nonstick coatings I decided to go old fashioned and buy the classic blue steel crepe pan by De Buyer. Now after quite a few crepe batches I can say that this is the best type of crepe pan and it'll probably last you a lifetime. It heats up really well and cooks crepes at a low heat setting on my ceramic cooktop. It should be treated like cast iron but is much lighter and has a really smooth surface (unlike my cast iron round griddle) which is ideal for delicate crepes. It does need to be seasoned and its nonstickability improves after each use. Some caveats I discovered: follow the manufacturer's directions for seasoning; use only plastic or wood utensils (it can actually take metal, but metal can actually scratch your seasoning so you'll have reseason); never use soap or put in the dishwasher; and never scour the pan with anything stronger than the pads used for nonstick coatings. After cooking, I just rinse in hot water wiping with a sponge or a dobie pad, dry, heat on the stove on medium low heat, add a little oil, then wipe the pan with a paper towel and let it cool before putting the pan away. The clean-up is only one extra step but the pan is worth it. Don't worry if it discolors; it's just part of its patina and indicates the pan is developing its nonstick surface. I find that it does a superior job cooking crepes, pancakes, naan, eggs, etc. Its temperature response is better than the Calphalon and the price is right too!

BTW, only buy De Buyer. I bought a cheaper blue steel pan that was made in China and it warped when it was heated. De Buyer's been manufacturing these since 1830 in France; I think they have the best ones on the market.

I used this pan on my induction cook top and it is fantastic to use when you don't need a giant fry pan. There is plenty of room to cook a regular size tortilla or several large eggs. I also used it for dipping things in chocolate since the walls are nice and low. It is easy to get to whatever you have. Turning eggs over is a breeze because of the low walls. I love these pans and I also purchased the 13" and used it for making large crepes. They all work perfectly. Make sure you read up on seasoning pans and watch a couple youtube videos so you know how to do it. The more you season the pan and use oil in the beginning, the more non-stick it will become. This is a MUST. Once you have it seasoned well, you won't have any problems with food sticking, it will act like a teflon or ceramic pan.

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This pan conducts and distributes heat extremely well.Unfortunately, that also means the handle gets really hot.Every time I use this pan, I burn myself.The pan is also quite heavy.

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