Does this also work as a panini press or just as a griddle?
521873
It works great for pancakes, waffles, grilled cheese, etc. I think you could use it for panini's if you did like a grilled cheese by grilling one side at a time.
521874
Yes, it works great as a Panini press (or in our house, a grilled cheese maker :-) ). You can put the flat plates side-up, and then hinge them over on top of each other just like you do for the waffle side.
521875
I have never tried it, but I think maybe it could if the bread was not too thick. It's worth a try.
521876
It has flat plates to make old fashioned grilled cheese. On the reverse there are waffle plates. So if you mean by panini that you want your bread grilled with diagonal stripes, no. But you could get them grilled without stripes if you use the flat plates, and with a checkerboard pattern if you use the waffle side.
521877
If you have the same model, the backside if the plates is smooth so the cooked bread won't have the "famous" grill marks but it should work nicely. Just watch the cook time.
1997903
Hi, Polly. I suppose that would depend on what you cooked on it. Bacon? Maybe. A grilled cheese sandwich? Not so much. But even so, if you're using it as a press rather than wide open as a dual griddle, it's pretty contained. So far, I haven't found anything this doesn't do well. Love it.
571476
I have not. But judging from the fact that my griddle warped on medium-high heat after only weeks of use, I would not use it. Great for pancakes, torillas, eggs over easy.
281654
This cast iron griddle can be used over a gas burner,I us mine for mostly pancakes
2135303
I don't know. I only used it for coffee. It worked pretty much like a coffee press.
1049693
I suppose you could use it as a press, but it is designed to press-and-cook in one, simple step. Very nice machine. There's a little learning curve to get the right texture dough balls, but after that, it's a lovely result.
1017878
Like any pan, it will be hotter where the heat source is, it does disperse pretty well though. I would recommend the lodge cast iron griddle instead. I have both and the lodge is easily my favorite
753555
No Ridges, and no auto shut off. The flat surface makes cleaning simple. Great panini press!
2128985
It's definitely a mini idli maker. Mini because it makes smaller idlis. May be the reviewer might have used one of smaller pots. Because I used a pressure cooker, I had no problem.
1709437
I use this for crepes only... I probably will try pancakes at some point. If you're happy with the crepes and pancakes that you get on the cooktop already I don't think you need an additional tool. I pour the batter onto the griddle and cheat with how I spread it out... I pick up the base of the griddle that is not hot and tilt side to side then i only use the crepe spreading tool for the finishing touches...
2088577
I considered the exact same thing, I came to the conclusion that I did not want to purchase or store a big panini appliance - that for the most part does one thing, depending on which one you buy. I use mine for paninis, I am not sure if Panini "Purests" would agree, but we use this George Foreman for so many other things too - like vegetables and fish, all made at the same time, in a healthy way.
2258771
Yes and No.But for the most part, Yes. It's not 100% even, but it's more even than my previous two griddles (one a different Presto model and I forget the brand of the other). It cooks evenly enough. I use it on a daily basis to fry about a dozen eggs.
1240087
It does not sit perfectly flat however, the rim on the bottom is smooth. I use it to make pancakes with my bridge burners on my smooth top. To date I have not found a flat bottom griddle. (P.S. I also use cast iron on my smooth top, which is a big no..no..)
1785991
It is a little larger, and it has a 500 degree sear function that is fabulous for steaks. I used it on some salmon steaks the other night, and they were perfection (light pink in the middle). It does have independent temperature controls, and you can use the griddle or grill sides however you choose. I wasn't sure how well the drip tray would work, but it has worked perfectly each time. I think the only downside I've heard of is you can purchase a waffle iron insert for the older models. But this one makes some of the best pancakes we've ever had, so I'm happy, happy, happy!
399065
Yes, that's what I use it for most often. It heats quickly and evenly and the pancakes come out great. I even bought pans for my two kids who also use them for pancakes, among other things.
1546483
I personally would go with the griddle because of the sides on the other pans. As an fyi however, in my 10 1/4 Scanpan frypan I could do 4-3" pancakes (tight squeeze). In my 3.5qt saute pan I could do 4-4" pancakes with a little extra room.
567796
Don't know....haven't tried it.But...I usually only use pans, etc for their intended purpose.