If you are looking to buy a panini pan, you might wonder what the most important feature is. That depends on the type of pan you are buying. For example, if you are buying a traditional pan, then you want a nonstick surface with a tight fitting, strongly hinged lid. If you are buying an electric panini pan, then you want one that is safety rated, easy to clean and sized appropriately. If you want something that is a little more flexible, then you will want a pan that makes more than paninis.
The Old Fashioned Panini Pan
There are many types of pan options to choose from. The old fashioned pan is shaped perfectly for your favorite panini recipes and has a heavy press to hold the sandwich down. That allows the bread to be given a toasted surface while melting the filling inside of it. If you choose an old fashioned, cast iron pan, make sure that you are seasoning it correctly or it will rust. It will also lose its nonstick quality.
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The Changeable Pan
Another option is the pan that allows you to make panini one day, broiled chicken or fish the next and scrambled eggs another day. To make a panini with this type of pan, you use the press. Usually made with a nonstick surface, these pans are small enough to be used for a simple lunch or small dinner for one or two and easy to store. They are also lightweight, which might make them a better option for people who have wrist or hand issues that may make cooking with cast iron difficult.
The Electric Pan
Finally, there is the electric pan, which looks like a little rectangular press. You open the hinged lid, place your sandwich inside and then close it. Some have a locking mechanism while others do not. There are models that have a timer that you can set, some allow you to change the temperature. Most have a nonstick surface as well. Just as you would with any other type of pan, use care with these surfaces so that you do not scrape it when removing your foods.
One of the problems with these pans is storage. If you are using it more than three or four times a week, then it only needs a small area on the counter. If you are using it very rarely, it will end up cluttering the cabinet and eventually may find itself out in the garage where your other kitchen misfits end up. Most people love their panini pan though, so choose carefully and find the right one.
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